Business Development Manager - Upper South Island
Christchurch, Full Time, Business Development
Please Quote Reference Number 11560
  • Fast paced, growing company
  • Friendly, supportive, high-performance culture
  • Christchurch-based role with South Island reach

  • Ready to drive growth and make a real difference?

    About Us

    Safety 'n Action and Axiom Training are New Zealand's largest providers of Health & Safety training. We're proud to be market leaders, empowering people and businesses with the skills to keep their teams safe. As part of the Aspire2 Group, our purpose is clear: To ensure people get home safely by positively impacting NZ's health and safety culture.

    The Role

    We're looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager who thrives on sales success and building strong client relationships. Based in Christchurch, this role focuses on growing our footprint across the upper South Island. You'll be a driven sales hunter with a collaborative mindset - comfortable working independently, crafting strategy, and delivering measurable results.

    What You'll Bring

    You are:
    • A high-performing sales professional with a proven track record
    • Confident in owning a region and driving its success
    • Experienced in building relationships and networks from the ground up
    • Capable of developing tailored training proposals and strategic plans
    • A trusted partner - you do what you say you'll do
    • Self-motivated, proactive, and results-focused
    • Ready to travel across the South Island and beyond
    • A great communicator with polished presentation skills
    • Ideally experienced in the training or transport industries (not essential)
    • A team player who fits a positive, high-energy culture
    Why Join Us?:
    • Competitive base salary + KPI bonuses
    • Company vehicle
    • Flexible, supportive working environment
    • Every day is different - bring your creativity and initiative
    • Work that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives
    • Be part of a collaborative, fun, and driven team
    Apply Now

    If you're passionate about people, performance, and safety - and you're ready to make your mark - we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why this role is right for you.

    Applicants must be currently eligible to work in New Zealand and hold a full NZ driver's license. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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