Business Development Manager - Industrial Electrical

EPD Ltd; Hastings; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission

Company vehicle

Mobile phone and laptop

Clear career development pathways

Supportive technical team

Exposure to major NZ clients

Job summary

EPD Ltd in Hastings, NZ, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the industrial electrical sector. You will identify opportunities, build long-term client relationships, and position EPD as the preferred partner for automation, controls, maintenance, and project delivery.

The role suits a confident communicator with strategic thinking, capable of negotiating contracts and translating operational needs into practical solutions, working closely with technical and service

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven experience in business development or commercial roles.
• Ability to identify opportunities and close new business.
• Strategic thinking and market awareness.
• Confident communicator with solid negotiation skills.
• Experience in industrial, electrical, or manufacturing environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across industrial sectors
• Build and grow long-term client relationships
• Develop strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders
• Prepare tailored proposals and scopes aligned with technical requirements
• Lead contract discussions and support commercial negotiations
• Contribute to sales strategy and growth planning
• Work closely with technical, project, and service teams to ensure seamless delivery

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Market awareness

Industrial environments

Job description

Business Development Manager - Industrial Electrical

EPD Ltd is the central hub of the EPD Group, delivering industrial electrical services to some of New Zealand's most demanding sectors - manufacturing, food processing, utilities, infrastructure, and heavy industry.

We specialise in automation, controls, maintenance, project delivery, instrumentation, and long-term service partnerships that keep critical plants running safely and efficiently.

We back practical thinkers, problem-solvers, and people who take pride in doing the job right. Our Hastings hub is the technical backbone of the business, supporting regional teams and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across the country.

The Role

We're looking for a Business Development Manager who can drive growth across the industrial electrical sector. You'll identify opportunities, build strong client relationships, and position EPD as the preferred partner for automation, controls, maintenance, and project delivery.

This role suits someone who understands industrial environments, communicates with confidence, and can translate operational needs into practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across industrial sectors

• Build and grow long-term client relationships

• Develop strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders

• Prepare tailored proposals and scopes aligned with technical requirements

• Lead contract discussions and support commercial negotiations

• Contribute to sales strategy and growth planning

• Work closely with technical, project, and service teams to ensure seamless delivery

What You Bring

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proven experience in business development or commercial roles

• Ability to identify opportunities and close new business

• Strategic thinking and market awareness

• Confident communicator with solid negotiation skills

• Experience in industrial, electrical, or manufacturing environments (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary

• Commission

• Company vehicle

• Mobile phone and laptop

• Clear pathways for career development and leadership

• A supportive technical team with strong internal capability

• Exposure to complex industrial environments and major NZ clients

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