• Based from Central Hamilton

• Travel across Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, Hamilton, and the Far North

• Full use company vehicle

What if your next sales leadership role wasn’t just about targets but about building capability, backing people and shaping the future of Aotearoa’s construction industry?

Everest People are thrilled to partner with BCITO to grow their Northern team. BCITO is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead its Northern sales team and grow meaningful apprenticeship and training partnerships across the North Island. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role where your influence will be felt through people, relationships, and long‑term outcomes.

Mō mātou | About BCITO

BCITO is New Zealand’s largest provider of building and construction trade apprenticeships, proudly industry‑owned and industry‑led. Their purpose is clear: to support employers, learners and communities to build strong, skilled and future‑ready workforces.

At BCITO, people are the critical infrastructure. You’ll be joining an organisation that values wellbeing, safety, inclusion and long‑term impact, not just short‑term results.

BCITO is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting Māori and Pasifika learners, wāhine in trades, and diverse communities across Aotearoa. They are focused on building a culturally competent, confident workforce and creating an environment where people feel respected, supported, and able to thrive.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of strategy, sales leadership and stakeholder partnership, guiding a team of Business Development Advisors to deliver real impact for employers, learners and the wider industry. You’ll be trusted to shape how the Northern region operates, strengthening team culture, lifting performance, and working closely with national leaders to drive sustainable growth.

This is a role for someone who enjoys leading from the front, coaching others, and creating momentum.

You will:

· Lead, coach and develop a geographically spread team of Business Development Advisors across the North Island

· Build a collaborative, high‑trust team culture that supports performance, wellbeing and accountability

· Drive regional sales strategy, prospecting activity and territory planning

· Strengthen relationships with employers, industry bodies and education partners

· Be actively involved in key client conversations, proposals and growth opportunities

· Work closely with the Business Strategy Manager for Growth to align regional and national priorities

· Use insight and market knowledge to continually improve how BCITO partners with industry

This role involves regular travel across the North Island, offering the opportunity to genuinely connect with your team, stakeholders, and communities on the ground.

Ko wai koe | About you

You’ll be a confident, values‑led people leader with strong commercial instincts and a practical, relationship‑focused approach to sales.

You’ll likely bring:

· Proven experience leading and motivating a sales or business development team

· Confidence managing performance and building trust

· Strong stakeholder and key account management capability

· A sound understanding of sales cycles, prospecting and territory management

· Commercial acumen and comfort working with CRM systems and data

· A collaborative leadership style, cultural awareness and a genuine growth mindset

Experience in construction, trade, education, or training is helpful, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to relate, influence, and lead with integrity.

What’s on offer

· Company vehicle with full personal use

· Annual wellbeing allowance

· KiwiSaver contributions on top of salary

· Additional BCITO day off each year

· A values‑led organisation that genuinely invests in its people

· The opportunity to lead work that makes a real difference to New Zealand’s future workforce

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Everest People Recruitment Partner, Rachel Knox on 027 238 0031.