Business Development Manager - Southern Region

Build strong partnerships. Make an impact. Grow with us.

Corys Electrical is looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused Business Development Manager to join our Southern Region sales team. We are seeking someone who thrives in a competitive environment, is passionate about delivering results, and takes pride in building strong customer partnerships.

In this role, you will leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and provide technical product support and project guidance to customers and our wider branch network.

To be successful, you will bring a strong technical background, enabling you to understand customer needs and develop effective solutions. You will also have the ability to build credibility with customers and collaborate closely with our technical team, as well as our marketing, category, and sales teams.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates initiative, determination, and self-motivation, enjoys building relationships, and values working as part of a high-performing team.

Does this sound like you?

What you’ll be doing

• Generate sales that build on our customer base; Exceed monthly targets to ensure gross profit is maximised
• Model a strong sales culture; liaise with the sales and branch network to ensure desired customer service is being met
• Assist in the development and preparation of sales budgets; monthly forecast reports; and sales plans
• Effectively plan strategies which cover all your areas of responsibility and future business opportunities
• Keep abreast on market trends, and competitor activity; use market intelligence to identify opportunities to create growth
• Report and analyse key accounts
• Identify operational performance gaps, implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Liaise confidently with staff to coordinate sales activities

What you’ll bring

• We need someone who can lead from the front, so we are looking for at least 3-5 years (B2B/B2C) sales and account management experience
• You will need to be able to communicate at a high level in order to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• We need someone who is solution focused and can problem solve
• You will need a strong understanding of financial management
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Excel
• Positive attitude with a can-do approach

Why Corys?

Because we believe great people make great things happen — and we look after our team accordingly.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Southern Cross Health Insurance – Wellbeing 1
• Your Birthday Off – Paid!
• Competitive salary package
• Staff purchasing privileges
• Tools of the trade: Mobile phone, iPad or laptop

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and bring your energy to a trusted New Zealand brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and tell us why you’d be the perfect fit for our Business Development Manager role.

This position will remain open until filled.

Who are we?

Corys Electrical is a trusted name in electrical, data, lighting, and safety products across New Zealand. With over 30 branches nationwide and over 100 years of industry expertise, we’re proud to deliver innovative solutions and top-notch service every day.

We’re part of the D2A Group, a respected distributor across the Asia-Pacific region, and we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity, inclusion, and the unique strengths each person brings to our team.

Find out more about us at Corys Advantage

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