Turn technical capability into commercial opportunity
Pentarch Technical Services (PTS) is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across New Zealand’s primary industries.
This is a 3-year fixed-term, part-time opportunity working 3 days per week, offering plenty of autonomy to identify new markets, develop customer relationships and help expand PTS’s laboratory testing, sampling and technical services.
About us:
PTS is an independent laboratory based in Kawerau and part of the Pentarch Group, a privately owned business operating across the forestry, agriculture and environmental sectors both in New Zealand and Australia.
Known for responsive service, technical expertise and reliable results, PTS is focused on expanding into new markets where laboratory testing can help customers improve productivity, compliance, sustainability and commercial outcomes.
About the Position:
You’ll take ownership of business development activity, driving sustainable revenue growth and positioning PTS as a trusted technical partner.
You’ll be responsible for:
We’re looking for an experienced relationship builder with commercial drive, curiosity and the confidence to engage with customers across technical industries.
Ideally, you'll have:
What’s in it for you?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying the flexibility of a 3-day working week.
You’ll have the autonomy to pursue new markets, develop meaningful industry relationships and work alongside an experienced technical team to help shape the next stage of PTS’s growth.
Talk to us about where you are based and how that can work for us - the role will require travel particularly in the North Island but potentially across New Zealand.
If you’re commercially driven, relationship focused and excited by the opportunity to develop new markets across New Zealand’s primary industries, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all successful employees are required to undertake preemployment checks which we can discuss with you.
Pentarch Technical Services (PTS) is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across New Zealand’s primary industries.
This is a 3-year fixed-term, part-time opportunity working 3 days per week, offering plenty of autonomy to identify new markets, develop customer relationships and help expand PTS’s laboratory testing, sampling and technical services.
About us:
PTS is an independent laboratory based in Kawerau and part of the Pentarch Group, a privately owned business operating across the forestry, agriculture and environmental sectors both in New Zealand and Australia.
Known for responsive service, technical expertise and reliable results, PTS is focused on expanding into new markets where laboratory testing can help customers improve productivity, compliance, sustainability and commercial outcomes.
About the Position:
You’ll take ownership of business development activity, driving sustainable revenue growth and positioning PTS as a trusted technical partner.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Identifying new opportunities across forestry, wood processing, biofuels, biomass, agriculture, environmental services and related industries
- Building a strong pipeline and converting opportunities into long-term customers
- Growing existing accounts through additional testing, sampling and advisory services
- Preparing proposals, quotations and commercial agreements
- Developing relationships with industry groups, consultants, processors, exporters and research organisations
- Representing PTS at industry conferences, field days and networking events
- Identifying emerging markets and opportunities for new services
- Working closely with laboratory and technical teams to develop commercially viable customer solutions
We’re looking for an experienced relationship builder with commercial drive, curiosity and the confidence to engage with customers across technical industries.
Ideally, you'll have:
- 5+ years’ experience in business development, account management or technical sales
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
- Strong commercial, negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience preparing proposals and commercial agreements
- Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to translate technical information into practical customer solutions
- A self-motivated, resilient and results-focused approach
- A current driver’s licence
What’s in it for you?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying the flexibility of a 3-day working week.
You’ll have the autonomy to pursue new markets, develop meaningful industry relationships and work alongside an experienced technical team to help shape the next stage of PTS’s growth.
Talk to us about where you are based and how that can work for us - the role will require travel particularly in the North Island but potentially across New Zealand.
If you’re commercially driven, relationship focused and excited by the opportunity to develop new markets across New Zealand’s primary industries, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all successful employees are required to undertake preemployment checks which we can discuss with you.