Business Development SpecialistConstruction

Fuku

- $60k–$90k per annum

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.

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.

- 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.

- Act as the main liaison between clients and internal teams.

- Coordinate with purchasing and site supervisors.

- Ensure smooth communication throughout the project lifecycle.

- 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.