Business Development Supporton-Site

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

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced, commercially driven Business Development Specialist to build a high-quality and predictable sales funnel. This hands-on role focuses on identifying, qualifying, and converting early-stage opportunities into credible commercial prospects ready for progression.

You will take full ownership of Gate -1 and Gate 0 of our Business Development funnel, developing and validating right opportunities through to Gate 1 before handing over to the Business

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise target sectors, companies, and decision-makers aligned with Green by Nature's service offering
• Open doors through targeted research, LinkedIn outreach, professional networking, warm introductions, and confident cold calling
• Convert early conversations, referrals, and inbound leads into credible, well-qualified commercial opportunities
• Validate each opportunity at Gate 1 by confirming the following criteria:
• Customer need and service fit
• Stakeholder access and engagement
• Opportunity value and commercial potential
• Likely work-start date
• Buying process and decision-making structure
• Competitive landscape
• Clear and agreed next action

Job description

Business Development Support

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced, commercially driven Business Development Specialist to build a high-quality and predictable sales funnel.

This is a hands-on, front-end Business Development role focused on identifying, qualifying, and converting early-stage opportunities into credible commercial prospects ready for progression.

About the Role

You will take full ownership of Gate -1 and Gate 0 of our Business Development funnel. Your primary responsibility is to develop and validate the right opportunities through to Gate 1 by confirming key qualifying criteria before making a structured handover to the Business Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise target sectors, companies, and decision-makers aligned with Green by Nature's service offering
• Open doors through targeted research, LinkedIn outreach, professional networking, warm introductions, and confident cold calling
• Convert early conversations, referrals, and inbound leads into credible, well-qualified commercial opportunities
• Validate each opportunity at Gate 1 by confirming the following criteria:
• Customer need and service fit
• Stakeholder access and engagement
• Opportunity value and commercial potential
• Likely work-start date
• Buying process and decision-making structure
• Competitive landscape
• Clear and agreed next action