About the company
Our client is a well-established leader in the commercial cleaning and facilities services sector, known for delivering exceptional service and maintaining long-standing client relationships. Their dynamic and supportive culture encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. They are seeking a highly skilled Business Development Manager for this newly created position, to help drive continued growth in the Waikato region.
About the role
As the Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving strategic growth, securing new business opportunities, and strengthening client relationships. You’ll be responsible for identifying and pursuing new markets, negotiating contracts, and supporting franchisees with strong commercial insights. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you’ll work both independently and collaboratively to achieve targets and deliver measurable results.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and converting new business opportunities
- Negotiating and securing contracts
- Building and maintaining long-term client partnerships
- Supporting franchisees and internal teams with business insights
- Managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards
- Using CRM tools and Microsoft Office to track and report progress
- Experience in commercial cleaning or facilities management will be highly regarded.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be a results-oriented sales professional with 3–5 years of experience in a similar business development or growth-focused role. You must be able to demonstrate a clear and professional communication style, strong commercial acumen and specific examples of successful results in a similar role.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates a strong track record of securing new business and growing revenue
- Is comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
- Communicates with clarity and confidence in presentations and meetings
- Has solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Operates with integrity and a high standard of customer service
- Works effectively with internal teams and supports a franchise-based model
If you’re ready to bring your strategic mindset and relationship-building skills to a thriving company, we’d love to hear from you. For more information you can contact Lisa McKerrow on 021 215 2574.
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