Career Opportunities: Business Development Representative (16280)

Requisition ID 16280 - Posted  - New Zealand Couriers - Sales - Wellington - Wellington - Permanent Full Time - Sales - New Zealand - Wellington - Wellington

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About New Zealand Couriers

New Zealand Couriers have been helping Kiwis get their deliveries sorted since 1964. We are a nationwide team of over 1,100 people and we deliver tens of millions of parcels a year. We are committed, we know our stuff and we’re proud to serve the communities we work in.  As the flagship brand in the Freightways Group, we have enjoyed strong growth over recent years.

The role

We’re looking for a driven and commercially savvy Business Development Representative to join our Lowre North Island sales team. In this role, you’ll focus on generating new business through proactive outbound sales, building strong pipelines, and onboarding new customers to set them up for long-term success.

You’ll play a key role in connecting prospects with our internal teams, ensuring a seamless transition from initial engagement through to active trading. 

What you’ll be doing

• Driving new business growth through outbound prospecting and high-volume call activity
• Building, managing, and maintaining a strong sales pipeline to achieve revenue targets
• Identifying, qualifying, and converting high-value opportunities
• Delivering compelling sales conversations and handling objections confidently
• Managing pricing discussions with a focus on protecting margin and long-term value
• Owning the customer journey from sale through to onboarding and early trading
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, forecasts, and reporting
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer experience

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or a similar role
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify profitable opportunities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• High resilience, motivation, and drive to exceed targets
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Be a part of a team, whose values attract people who are hardworking, have integrity, a strong customer focus, and are passionate about success.

At New Zealand Couriers, we have forged an entrepreneurial spirit in all that we do and are driven to get things done. If this sounds like you, apply here now! Please attach your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of NZ working rights and undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal history check and drug test.

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