Business Development SpecialistConstruction

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Contractor Ltd is seeking a motivated Business Development Specialist to join our Additions & Alterations (A&A) team. This role focuses on converting warm leads, building long-term client relationships, preparing quotations and cost estimates, and driving business growth across Auckland and surrounding areas, including Hamilton.

The successful candidate will coordinate between clients and internal teams, interpret basic construction drawings, and support the growth of the A&A department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in construction sales or renovation coordination.
• Ability to interpret basic construction drawings and prepare cost estimates.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• NZ Full Driver Licence.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and email.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow up warm leads, conduct site visits, prepare quotations and cost estimates.
• Negotiate and close sales while maintaining client relationships.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and ensure pricing meets company margins.
• Coordinate with purchasing and site supervisors to ensure smooth project flow.

Skills

Sales experience

Client management

Negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction or business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Business Development SpecialistConstruction

HD Contractor Ltd is seeking a motivated Business Development Specialist to join our Additions & Alterations (A&A) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting warm leads, building long-term client relationships, preparing quotations and cost estimates, and driving business growth across Auckland and surrounding areas, including Hamilton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Client Management: Follow up on warm leads and client enquiries. Conduct site visits and consultations to understand client requirements. Provide professional advice and prepare quotations, cost estimates, and scope breakdowns. Negotiate and close sales while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Estimation & Costing: Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates. Calculate material and labour costs for renovation projects. Ensure pricing meets company margin targets.
• Business Development: Develop new business through networking and referrals. Identify new renovation opportunities. Build long-term relationships with repeat clients. Support the growth of the A&A department.
• Project Coordination: Act as the main liaison between clients and internal teams. Coordinate with purchasing and site supervisors. Ensure smooth communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in construction sales, renovation coordination, or a related role.
• Experience in construction, renovation, project costing, or quotation preparation is preferred.
• Ability to interpret basic construction drawings and prepare cost estimates.
• Basic knowledge of material and labour costing.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organisation, and customer relationship skills.
• Commercially minded and confident discussing pricing and project scope.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and in a team.
• NZ Full Driver Licence.
• Tertiary qualification in construction, business, or a related field is preferred but not essential.