Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer
Drive growth in the water & wastewater sector | National role | High-impact opportunity
- Drive growth in the water & wastewater sector
- National role - significant domestic travel
- Privately owned growth company
About the Company
Join a respected and innovative business that delivers high-performing water and wastewater solutions across New Zealand. Known for their technical excellence, integrity, and long-standing client relationships, this organisation is well-positioned for its next phase of growth.
About the Role
We’re looking for a commercially savvy and technically capable Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer to take the lead in winning major projects and expanding our client base. This is a hands-on, growth-focused role that will see you identify and secure new business while strengthening existing relationships across the civil, infrastructure, and water sectors.
What You’ll Be Doing
If you’re ready to lead business development efforts in a meaningful sector and thrive on solving real-world challenges with technical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re the right person for this opportunity.
Join a respected and innovative business that delivers high-performing water and wastewater solutions across New Zealand. Known for their technical excellence, integrity, and long-standing client relationships, this organisation is well-positioned for its next phase of growth.
About the Role
We’re looking for a commercially savvy and technically capable Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer to take the lead in winning major projects and expanding our client base. This is a hands-on, growth-focused role that will see you identify and secure new business while strengthening existing relationships across the civil, infrastructure, and water sectors.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Sales & Business Development:
- Actively identify, qualify, and convert new opportunities.
- Dedicate time each day to hunting for new business and growing your pipeline.
- Present solutions in a consultative, client-focused manner.
- Client Engagement & Relationship Management:
- Build long-term relationships with engineers, project managers, consultants, and executive decision-makers.
- Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and technical presentations.
- Manage a mix of short and long sales cycles with clear, honest communication throughout.
- Market Insight & Strategy:
- Monitor industry activity, trends, and competitor wins to inform your approach.
- Work closely with in-house technical teams to develop proposals that are both commercially and technically robust.
- Use sound discovery techniques to build trust and become a go-to partner in the industry.
- 3–5+ years’ experience in business development, sales engineering, or technical solution selling.
- Experience working with or selling into the civil, water, or wastewater sectors is highly desirable.
- Experienced providing solutions into councils and infrastructure is essential.
- A technical background, ideally in engineering and the confidence to lead long, complex sales processes.
- Charisma, drive, and an ability to build a strong professional network.
- Exceptional communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- A chance to play a pivotal role in the next growth phase of a respected and values-led company.
- A supportive team environment with deep technical knowledge and strategic leadership.
- Competitive salary with a rewarding bonus structure.
- Opportunities to grow your sales career and build your professional profile within the industry.
- Autonomy, trust, and the tools to make a real impact.
If you’re ready to lead business development efforts in a meaningful sector and thrive on solving real-world challenges with technical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re the right person for this opportunity.