About the Unicom Group

Founded in 2011, the Unicom Group is one of New Zealand's leading ICT providers, with a combined annual turnover of approximately $45m, with offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Sydney. Across two operating businesses - Unicom New Zealand (UnicomNZ) and Unicom Intelligent Building (UIB) - the group supports more than 3,000 business clients nationwide, delivering solutions across broadband, voice, managed IT, security, and intelligent building technology. Trusted by organisations including Bank of China, China Southern Airlines, PB Tech, and KidsCan, the Unicom Group has a proven track record and an ambitious growth agenda.

The Opportunities

We are searching for four Business Development Managers across two business units.

BDM - UnicomNZ: focused on new client acquisition across the telecommunications and ICT sector, targeting businesses nationwide.

BDM - Unicom Intelligent Building (UIB): focused on growing UIB's presence in the NZ commercial construction market, selling end-to-end intelligent building technology solutions. Background in commercial construction, sales, or QS with an NZ main contractor is essential.

What You'll Do

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within your target market

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders

• Engage decision-makers early — architects, developers, project managers, and C-suite

• Understand client needs at a high level and translate them clearly to internal delivery teams

• Collaborate with technical and project teams to ensure seamless client outcomes

• Gather and relay market intelligence to inform wider business strategy

• Own your pipeline end-to-end, from initial outreach through to close

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a BDM or new business sales role — with a track record of identifying, pursuing, and closing new clients

• Confident communicator and presenter — comfortable engaging at all levels, including C-suite

• Commercial acumen — able to articulate value, understand project margins, and position a solution competitively

• Self-motivated and organised — able to manage sales pipeline with minimal oversight

What's on Offer

• A compelling package within an established, growing business

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and OTE

• Tools of the trade provided

• St Johns location with onsite parking

• Full-time, permanent position

• Career progression opportunities across the wider Unicom Group

• A business with demonstrated growth, a strong client base, and real market presence

Apply Now

Your application will be reviewed within 5 working days of receipt. Should your application be shortlisted, a Talent Connector will schedule a short phone interview with you to discuss the next steps in the recruitment process.

Part of our pre-employment checks post-interview may include a Ministry of Justice check, personality profiling, a health assessment, and/or drug & alcohol testing.

About Talent Connection

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