Strategic BDM - Auckland Growth & Partnerships

Plato Creative; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Plato is seeking a senior Business Development Manager to lead Auckland growth from our Parnell office. You’ll connect brand, digital and performance capabilities into one growth solution for ambitious clients, and own the full sales cycle from outreach to close.

You are strategically minded, commercially sharp, and experienced in agency or professional services sales. You’ll build long-term partnerships with founders and senior executives, shaping our Auckland presence and future expansion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in business development, account leadership, or consultative sales.
• Background in agency, marketing, or professional services preferred.
• Strong understanding of ROI, growth strategy, and commercial outcomes.
• Well-connected within Auckland business community with ability to open doors at founder/executive level.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth across the Auckland market through strategic outreach and discovery conversations.
• Identify and convert high-value opportunities into long-term client partnerships.
• Position Plato’s integrated offering as a cohesive solution across brand, digital, web, and performance.
• Leverage your Auckland network to expand the pipeline and close deals.
• Own the full sales cycle from first engagement to signed contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.
• Maintain market presence to boost brand credibility and pipeline momentum.

Skills

Business development

Account leadership

Consultative sales

Agency/marketing experience

Networking

Job description

Plato is seeking a senior Business Development Manager to lead Auckland growth from our Parnell office. You’ll connect brand, digital and performance capabilities into one growth solution for ambitious clients, and own the full sales cycle from outreach to close.

You are strategically minded, commercially sharp, and experienced in agency or professional services sales. You’ll build long-term partnerships with founders and senior executives, shaping our Auckland presence and future expansion.