Business Development Manager

2 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Firstgas, Rockgas & Firstlight Network Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

The role:

We're looking for a talented and 'hungry' sales professional to help us keep the good energy flowing.  As our Business Development Manager, you'll play a lead role in identifying and growing sales and business opportunities to drive revenue and margin growth.   By identifying and developing strategic business relationships/ partnerships and working collaboratively to obtain new customers in the B2B and SME channels, including large C&I customers and Retic, you will contribute significantly to our wider business performance and our aim of making Rockgas the supplier of choice in all channels.

What you'll bring

Along with being an awesome team member with lots of initiative and a 'get up and go' attitude you will have:

  • Proven senior level sales/business development experience (8+ years)
  • A demonstrated track record of 'hunger' for and success at driving and delivering profitable and sustainable new business growth – revenue, margin, customers, brand etc
  • Strong business/commercial acumen including an excellent understanding of sales processes and the ability to make decisions based on business data
  • Excellent ability to network and build relationships across all facets of our company including industry bodies, appliance manufacturers, decision makers and developers
  • Exceptional sales, negotiation, influencing and contract management skills
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in business or a commerce field is desirable as is previous sales/business development experience in B2B and/or the energy sector.

What's in it for you:

At Rockgas (part of the Clarus Group) you'll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. Alongside your competitive salary, a work only use vehicle and an STI (incentive) opportunity, you'll get a whole host of extra benefits including additional leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you're more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. We'll also fuel your professional development and help you build the career you want in an environment where you can flourish, surrounded by great colleagues.

A Bright Future With Clarus Group

Clarus Group safely delivers the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. From small beginnings in Taranaki, our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you're never far away from our good energy. Clarus Group is helping drive sustainability by laying the foundations for the decarbonisation of our network and developing green alternatives like New Zealand's first renewable biomethane and hydrogen pipeline projects. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

Join Our Amazing Team

Want to work where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded, where you're surrounded by great people and supported to develop personally and professionally? Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus Group by clicking the link below before applications closeon 7 December 2025 or get in touch with Jacqui Cummack on a copy of the full job description.

We will start to process and progress applications before the close date so we recommend getting your application for this fabulous opportunity in as early as you can.

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