Business Development Manager | Account Manager

Ready to take your career to the next level?

This is a standout opportunity to join a market-leading New Zealand packaging manufacturer that is growing, innovative, and highly respected in the industry. If you’re a hunter-style BDM who thrives on winning new business, building trusted client partnerships, and creating long-term value — this role is for you.

Why Work Here
This is a genuine career opportunity with a business that invests in its people. You’ll enjoy:
• Competitive salary, very generous commission structure, and company car (please call Chanelle for details on salary and commission, if required)
• A supportive, collaborative, social, and down-to-earth culture
• Flexible working environment (Office is South Auckland based - very close to all motorway access)
• Clear career progression
• Exposure to innovative, sustainable packaging solutions and modern manufacturing

About the Company
A highly regarded NZ-based packaging manufacturer, known for quality, a strong sustainability focus, and innovative solutions. With strong manufacturing capability, loyal customers, and continued investment in people and technology, they are perfectly positioned for ongoing growth.

This is a business that genuinely values relationships — both with customers and internally.

The Role
You’ll play a key role in driving revenue growth and expanding the client base across Auckland. This is a strategic, relationship-led sales role, combining hunting new opportunities with developing existing accounts.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Developing and executing new business strategies to grow market share
• Identifying and converting high-value opportunities across customers in transport & logistics, FMCG, retail, manufacturing, and related sectors
• Building trusted, multi-level, long-term relationships with key decision-makers
• Preparing and presenting professional tenders and proposals
• Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery
• Acting as a trusted advisor, offering innovative and commercially sound packaging solutions

What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
• Proven success in business development and account management within packaging or a similar manufacturing market
• Experience presenting to, and working alongside, manufacturing and procurement teams
• Ideally, a strong network across Auckland businesses with significant packaging requirements
• Confidence engaging at multiple levels, including senior and board level, influencing high-value purchasing decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Patience and tenacity to work within long sales cycles
• Strong organization and time management skills, able to juggle multiple opportunities while staying on top of day-to-day account management, where administration skills and accuracy will be crucial
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with high levels of initiative
• Professionalism, integrity, and credibility in everything you do
• A great sense of humour, down-to-earth attitude, and a genuinely positive disposition

How to Apply
If you’re ready to step into a role where your results will be recognised, the company culture is renowned for being supportive, and your career can truly accelerate, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now, or contact Chanelle Bryan [email protected] 09 600 5151

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
• Please note, we will respond to all successful candidates within 5 working days of receiving your application.
• We can only accept applications from candidates with a current NZ work visa.

 

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