Strategic NZ Business Development Executive

Addiction Pet Foods; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Addiction Pet Foods New Zealand is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive to accelerate growth across the New Zealand market. You will work with the Sales Director – New Zealand, identify opportunities, build strategic relationships, and drive revenue growth across nationwide markets.

This field-based role requires strong independence, strategic market thinking, and the ability to travel regularly across New Zealand to engage customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and field sales.
• Strong ability to build strategic customer relationships and partnerships.
• Experience managing longer sales cycles and complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across New Zealand.
• Prospect and open new customer accounts and commercial partnerships.
• Build long-term relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
• Develop priority markets, customers, territories, and growth opportunities.
• Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from prospecting to conversion.

Skills

Business development

Field sales

Territory management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Market intelligence

Travel readiness

Commercial judgement

Driver's licence

Job description

Addiction Pet Foods New Zealand is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive to accelerate growth across the New Zealand market. You will work with the Sales Director – New Zealand, identify opportunities, build strategic relationships, and drive revenue growth across nationwide markets.

This field-based role requires strong independence, strategic market thinking, and the ability to travel regularly across New Zealand to engage customers and partners.