Business Development SpecialistConstruction
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Fuku. Auckland · full-time · NZ$60,000–NZ$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Follow up warm leads, visit sites, and consult with clients about their renovation requirements
- Turn project scopes into quotations, quantity take-offs, and estimates for materials and labour
- Negotiate pricing, close sales, and maintain relationships with repeat renovation clients
- Build new opportunities through networking and referrals across Auckland, surrounding areas, and Hamilton
- Coordinate clients, purchasing, and site supervisors so communication stays clear through each project
What you bring
- At least one year in construction sales, renovation coordination, or a related position
- You can read basic construction drawings and use them to develop cost estimates
- You understand material and labour pricing and can discuss project scope commercially
- You are comfortable with Excel, Word, and email, and hold a New Zealand full driver licence
Who this fits
You’ll suit a mid-level business development role combining client sales, renovation costing, site consultations, and project coordination. The position is onsite in Auckland and covers Auckland, nearby areas, and Hamilton, so you need to work across those locations. It suits someone who can operate independently while coordinating closely with clients and internal teams.
From the employer
Salary Range:
- $60k–$90k per annum
About the Role:
HD Contractor Ltd is seeking a motivated Business Development Specialist to join our Additions & Alterations (A&A) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting warm leads, building long-term client relationships, preparing quotations and cost estimates, and driving business growth across Auckland and surrounding areas, including Hamilton.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Client Management:
- Follow up on warm leads and client enquiries.
- Conduct site visits and consultations to understand client requirements.
- Provide professional advice and prepare quotations, cost estimates, and scope breakdowns.
- Negotiate and close sales while maintaining strong client relationships.
Estimation & Costing:
- Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
- Calculate material and labour costs for renovation projects.
- Ensure pricing meets company margin targets.
Business Development:
- Develop new business through networking and referrals.
- Identify new renovation opportunities.
- Build long-term relationships with repeat clients.
- Support the growth of the A&A department.
Project Coordination:
- Act as the main liaison between clients and internal teams.
- Coordinate with purchasing and site supervisors.
- Ensure smooth communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in construction sales, renovation coordination, or a related role.
- Experience in construction, renovation, project costing, or quotation preparation is preferred.
- Ability to interpret basic construction drawings and prepare cost estimates.
- Basic knowledge of material and labour costing.
- Strong communication, negotiation, organisation, and customer relationship skills.
- Commercially minded and confident discussing pricing and project scope.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and in a team.
- NZ Full Driver Licence.
- Tertiary qualification in construction, business, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
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