Business Development Manager (Architectural & Commercial Sales)
Be a trusted solution provider to architects with an evolving business that gives you the tools, platform, and autonomy.
- Host iconic events like a 120-person architectural golf day
- Consultative solution selling with the biggest brand in NZ
- Join a continuously growing, highly successful global business
Are you looking to join a global leader in total opening solutions?Are you a natural relationship builder who wants to solve complex architectural challenges?
Sprout People are partnering with ASSA ABLOY to find their next Architectural BDM / Architectural Consultant. If you are ready to simplify project delivery for top architectural practices and build genuine, trusted partnerships across the commercial construction sector, this is your opportunity.
The Opportunity
ASSA ABLOY is looking for an Architectural Consultant to build on their architectural engagement across the South Island.
Reporting to the Architectural Channel Manager, you will be the critical link between ASSA ABLOY and the South Island architectural community. You will step into a role backed by a solid foundation, with a global brand name and local reputation that gets you through the door instantly, you won't be starting from scratch or cold-calling.
You won't just be presenting product catalogues; you'll be acting as a trusted consultant and solution builder. You will save architects valuable time by taking the complexity out of door hardware, access control, and compliance specifications.
About ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in total opening solutions, operating in over 70 countries with 64,000+ employees worldwide. In New Zealand, they combine the market presence of a global innovator with a high-trust, decentralised local culture. From landmark regional developments like the new Dunedin Hospital and Te Kaha Stadium to unique infrastructure projects like Christchurch Men's Prison and Scott Base in Antarctica, ASSA ABLOY delivers complex, bespoke solutions across high-compliance commercial, healthcare, and civic environments.
What you'll do
What you'll bring
We are looking for someone hungry, curious, and self-driven who thrives in a consultative sales environment. You don't need to be a hardware technician on day one our dedicated technical teams handle the detailed heavy lifting. What matters most is your ability to ask the right questions, listen, and build genuine trust within the architectural space.
Please note: This is a job post-only option. By applying, your details will be processed directly through Sprout People in partnership with ASSA ABLOY.
Sprout People are partnering with ASSA ABLOY to find their next Architectural BDM / Architectural Consultant. If you are ready to simplify project delivery for top architectural practices and build genuine, trusted partnerships across the commercial construction sector, this is your opportunity.
The Opportunity
ASSA ABLOY is looking for an Architectural Consultant to build on their architectural engagement across the South Island.
Reporting to the Architectural Channel Manager, you will be the critical link between ASSA ABLOY and the South Island architectural community. You will step into a role backed by a solid foundation, with a global brand name and local reputation that gets you through the door instantly, you won't be starting from scratch or cold-calling.
You won't just be presenting product catalogues; you'll be acting as a trusted consultant and solution builder. You will save architects valuable time by taking the complexity out of door hardware, access control, and compliance specifications.
About ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in total opening solutions, operating in over 70 countries with 64,000+ employees worldwide. In New Zealand, they combine the market presence of a global innovator with a high-trust, decentralised local culture. From landmark regional developments like the new Dunedin Hospital and Te Kaha Stadium to unique infrastructure projects like Christchurch Men's Prison and Scott Base in Antarctica, ASSA ABLOY delivers complex, bespoke solutions across high-compliance commercial, healthcare, and civic environments.
What you'll do
- Build genuine, long-term relationships with architects, design leads, and commercial construction stakeholders across Christchurch and key South Island regions.
- Engage deeply with clients early in the design phase to understand project challenges and guide them toward fully compliant, total opening solutions.
- Act as a trusted consultant, saving architects time by taking technical specification workloads off their plates.
- Proactively identify and track commercial project opportunities early using lead intelligence software and CRM tools.
- Partner with Auckland-based specification writers, subject matter experts, and local sales channels to ensure specifications are written, protected, and delivered.
Why Join?
This isn't just another sales role; it's a chance to inherit a strong market position and represent a brand that architects trust.
- Build on a Solid Base: Step into an established South Island account base with a structured handover period alongside an industry veteran with decades of relationships.
- A Name That Opens Doors: Work with an industry-leading brand that gives you instant credibility with top architectural practices.
- Unmatched Back-Office Support: Leverage a 5-person specification writing team and national SMEs who handle technical scheduling and compliance for you.
- Grow With a Global Leader: Access genuine career advancement and global development pathways across ASSA ABLOY's worldwide network.
- The Full Package:
- Competitive Salary & bonus: Competitive Base Salary + personal and company bonus.
- Tools of Trade: Company vehicle + fuel card (reasonable personal use permitted)
- Great Benefits: Fully paid life & critical illness insurance, Southern Cross group scheme, financial/mortgage advisory access, and your birthday off
What you'll bring
We are looking for someone hungry, curious, and self-driven who thrives in a consultative sales environment. You don't need to be a hardware technician on day one our dedicated technical teams handle the detailed heavy lifting. What matters most is your ability to ask the right questions, listen, and build genuine trust within the architectural space.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in new business development or interior design within the architectural, interior design, software, or commercial construction space.
- A proven track record of building genuine relationships and managing a consultative sales pipeline.
- Strong understanding of the architectural design lifecycle and commercial construction process.
- Self-motivated and autonomous, comfortable operating in a remote role while keeping regional and national teams aligned.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills with the confidence to present to design teams.
- Familiarity with construction intelligence tools (BCI/Hubigs) is a plus.
Please note: This is a job post-only option. By applying, your details will be processed directly through Sprout People in partnership with ASSA ABLOY.