Strategic Business Development Leader – NZ (Travel)

Unispace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid holiday leave

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Unispace in Christchurch invites an experienced Principal, Business Development to drive growth across the South Island and NZ. You will shape regional strategies, build major client relationships and lead cross-functional teams to win opportunities.

You are a strategic leader with deep local market knowledge, strong network and a track record of delivering measurable revenue growth. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits and global exposure.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing revenue through regional strategies.
• Strong network with Christchurch market and NZ industry players.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted regional business development strategy to drive sustainable growth.
• Identify, pursue and convert new opportunities through strategic networking, lead generation and client engagement.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders to position Unispace as a trusted partner.
• Analyse market trends and client insights to inform priorities and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Design, Delivery and Global Business Development teams to develop integrated strategies and maximise cross-regional opportunities.
• Lead and support client engagement initiatives and industry events to generate new business opportunities.
• Champion CRM management, business development processes and data-driven reporting to support pipeline visibility.

Skills

Business development

Strategic networking

Key account management

Stakeholder management

CRM systems

Leadership

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce)

Job description

Unispace in Christchurch invites an experienced Principal, Business Development to drive growth across the South Island and NZ. You will shape regional strategies, build major client relationships and lead cross-functional teams to win opportunities.

You are a strategic leader with deep local market knowledge, strong network and a track record of delivering measurable revenue growth. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits and global exposure.