NZ Safety Blackwoods

Business Development Specialist (Full Time - New Plymouth)

NZ Safety Blackwoods  •  New Plymouth, NZ (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a driven Business Development Specialist to join our APC Technical Solutions team at NZ Safety Blackwoods, supporting an established customer base across the Lower North Island.

Our Technical Solutions division is proud to represent leading industry brands across Gas Detection, Flow Control, Instrumentation, and Hose & Fittings. This role plays a critical part in both maintaining and growing existing customer relationships, while identifying new opportunities for sustainable growth.

To be successful, you must have proven experience selling either Gas Detection or Flow Control solutions, and be confident working in technical, industrial environments. This role involves regular travel of 3-4 days per month across the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive sales and margin growth across the Lower North Island region
  • Manage and grow an established customer base, ensuring continuity of service
  • Provide technical support and collaborate with internal teams on joint customer calls
  • Coach non-technical teams to improve lead generation
  • Develop and execute action plans to achieve sales targets
  • Lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and customer presentations
  • Identify customer needs and deliver tailored technical solutions
  • Maintain CRM accuracy and actively manage the sales pipeline
  • Work in line with company policies and safety standards

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Minimum five years’ experience in technical sales or account management
  • Must have experience in Gas Detection or Flow Control
  • Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills
  • Proven relationship management capability
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated
  • Relevant tertiary qualification (engineering/electrical preferred)

About Us

NZ Safety Blackwoods is the country’s leading supplier of personal protective equipment, work wear, industrial and packaging products, as well as industry specific training and consulting services.

We are united in our ambition that our customers can ‘Depend on us to ensure that their business never stops’. We do this through delivering an amazing customer experience, industry leading specialist knowledge and value-added solutions. NZ Safety Blackwoods is all about taking care – taking care of our customers, our community and each other.

Benefits

  • A competitive remuneration package + Tool of Trade
  • Structured training and development programmes
  • Great staff discounts & career growth opportunities
  • Incentive on top of base salary offered

Apply now and join the NZ Safety Blackwoods journey!

NZ Safety Blackwoods promotes and adheres to the principles and practices of diversity. We are also very proud to be an official partner of Mates In Construction Impact Premium Partner.

NZ Safety Blackwoods

About NZ Safety Blackwoods

At NZ Safety Blackwoods, taking care of business means being the team behind your team — helping New Zealand industries work smarter, safer and more efficiently every day.

We’re proud to be New Zealand’s leading supplier of tools, safety equipment, PPE, engineering supplies, workwear, uniforms, packaging, office and hygiene essentials. With one of the largest product ranges in the country, we deliver total business solutions that keep your people protected, your operations running smoothly and your business moving forward.

We also offer a range of specialist WorkSafe training courses and resources to help your teams stay safe and compliant.

Our nationwide network, industry expertise and commitment to service make us more than a supplier — we’re a trusted partner. We work alongside businesses of every size, across construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, healthcare and the public sector, providing the right products, advice and support to get the job done right.

With a long history of specialist and technical services, we support your business beyond product procurement — delivering value that saves time and strengthens your operations.

Backed by some of the world’s most trusted brands, we bring global quality together with local know-how. Whether you need reliable safety gear, precision engineering tools, or everyday office and hygiene supplies, we’ve got you covered — all in one place.

When you partner with NZ Safety Blackwoods, you choose efficiency, reliability and genuine care.

Because we don’t just supply products — we take care of business, so you can get on with yours.

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Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Wiri , NZ
Year Founded
Unknown
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