National Manager Business Development
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Auckland
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
Reporting to the Director of First Aid, you’ll lead the sales function for First Aid training and products. This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll manage a team of sales consultants and product support specialists, driving growth through strong account management and new business development.
You’ll play a key role in shaping and executing business plans, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring we maintain and grow our market share. Your leadership will empower your team to deliver exceptional results while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
In this role you will:
- Lead and inspire a team to achieve aspiring sales and financial targets.
- Develop and implement strategic business plans to grow revenue and market share.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate, government, and reseller partners.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities.
- Ensure exceptional customer experience through effective CRM management.
Who are we looking for? – Mā wai te mahi nei?
To be successful you will have:
- Proven experience in business development, account management, and sales leadership.
- Experience in the education or medical devices sector is an advantage
- Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering growth.
- A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a business-related discipline.
- Empathy for humanitarian causes and commitment to the Red Cross Principles.
About New Zealand Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.
Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.
We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
Why work with us?
At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.
We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.
Our benefits include:
- Five weeks annual leave
- Career development opportunities
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance
We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.
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Please submit your application online, as we’re unable to accept direct applications. Your application must include the following documentation:
- A recent copy of CV/Resume
- Legal Right to Work In New Zealand
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 17/01/2026.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Carol Gardiner at carol.gardiner@redcross.org.nz
Note: Our recruitment processes will be paused from 24th December 2025 and will resume again from 8th January 2026. We will provide an update to applicants as to the status of their application, commencing 8th January 2026.
We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.
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