Business Development Director

\n Business Director - New Business & GrowthAuckland | Hybrid | Contract with pathway to permanentBuild the market. Win the work. Shape the future.\n

With more than 20 years of production, agency and client-side experience, this agency has created a flexible production model that delivers everything from social content to large-scale TVCs—combining senior production expertise with commercial agility.

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We're entering our next phase of growth and are looking for a proven hunter who thrives on opening doors, creating opportunities and winning new business.

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If you're motivated by building relationships, landing new clients and being rewarded for results, can bring a proven network, we'd like to talk.

The Opportunity\n

This is not an account management role disguised as business development.

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Around 70% of your time will be spent winning new business—building relationships across agencies, brands and marketing leaders throughout New Zealand, with the opportunity to help establish our presence in Australia.

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The remaining 30% will focus on growing strategic accounts, identifying new revenue opportunities and working alongside our production team to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

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Reporting directly to the founders, you'll play a key role in driving commercial strategy and accelerating growth.

What You'll DoNew Business (70%)\n

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• Hunt, identify and win new agency and brand partnerships.
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• Build and leverage your existing network across marketing, advertising, communications and FMCG.
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• Generate your own pipeline through networking, referrals and outbound activity.
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• Lead commercial conversations and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships.
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• Represent The Post Office at industry events and within the wider creative community.
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Account Growth (20%)\n

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• Grow existing client relationships and identify new revenue opportunities.
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• Cross-sell services across production, social and content collaboration.
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• Deliver an exceptional client experience that drives repeat business.
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Commercial Leadership (10%)\n

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• Own the CRM, sales pipeline and forecasting.
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• Contribute to commercial strategy and market expansion.
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• Share market intelligence and help shape future growth initiatives.
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About You\n

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• You'll be a highly commercial, relationship-led salesperson with a genuine passion for winning.
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• You'll bring:
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• Proven success in new business development and exceeding sales targets.
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• An established network across agencies, marketing, media, communications or FMCG.
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• Experience selling creative, production, marketing, media or related professional services.
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• A strong commercial mindset and the confidence to engage senior decision-makers.
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• A self-driven, resilient and entrepreneurial approach.
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• Experience managing a sales pipeline and CRM.
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• Most importantly, you'll love the chase, enjoy opening doors and be energised by building something.
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What's On Offer\n

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• Competitive base salary.
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• Uncapped commission with significant earning potential.
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• Hybrid and flexible working.
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• Travel, entertainment and networking expenses covered.
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• Direct access to the founders with genuine influence over business growth.
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• The opportunity to help shape one of New Zealand's most respected commercial production businesses as it expands into Australia.
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