Business Development Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Prospect and secure new business through networking, industry events, social media outreach, and proactive cold calling
• Build long-term partnerships across property, energy, and infrastructure sectors
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts and support pricing strategies
• Represent Thundergrid at events, conferences, government forums, and industry associations across New Zealand

This role helps organizations transition to cleaner and more efficient energy systems, contributing to the future of sustainable energy solutions in New Zealand and beyond.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years in sales roles, ideally in technology, energy, utilities, motor trade, or property sectors
• Proven ability to build and strengthen relationships at all organisational levels
• Demonstrated success achieving sales targets in a B2B environment
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (exact amount not specified)
• Paid birthday leave and paid menopause leave
• Access to wellness programs and counselling
• Robust paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Paid life-stage leave for significant life events
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Commitment to sustainability and greener solutions
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Thundergrid is part of Landis+Gyr, a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions, focusing on expanding smart EV infrastructure solutions and sustainable energy innovations across Australia and New Zealand.