We are seeking a highly successful Business Development Manager to hunt and grow new clients within the medium-sized business sector. You will have great relationship-building skills and a passion for networking, hunting, and closing new business opportunities. This role will be responsible for implementing go-to-market strategies and building a new sales pipeline with the support of our excellent marketing team. What do you bring to this great opportunity? Minimum of four years' experience in a similar role. Proven experience and success in IT "as a service" sales. Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs. Experience managing long sales cycles and complex opportunities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Comfortable presenting to prospective clients. Commercially astute, with an attention to detail. A positive attitude and a sense of humour. What we will offer A work-life balance to be envied. Competitive salary and incentive scheme – Part of the reason we have such great staff retention. Bring your pet to work policies. Southern Cross Healthcare. Your birthday off – Because life needs to be celebrated! Fantastic clients and a fun and collaborative culture. Career progression opportunities and ongoing support for professional development. Flexibility that comes with working for a privately-owned and operated New Zealand company. About us? Business Technology Group is a well-established and rapidly growing solutions company based in Auckland, Christchurch, and Tauranga. We take great pride in fostering an intelligent and creative environment, which provides support and opportunity for our employees. We have an awesome bunch of engineers and support staff and a reputation as a successful IT partner for over 400 businesses throughout New Zealand and Australia. PLEASE NOTE: You must be currently living in New Zealand AND hold the relevant work permit or be a NZ Permanent Resident/NZ citizen in order to apply! Due to the large number of applications we are receiving, only suitably qualified applicants will be contacted. If this role sparks your interest, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr