Business Development Manager - Lower North Island

Job description

We’re looking for a driven Business Development professional to take ownership of Halo’s growth across Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu-Wanganui and Wellington regions. This is a hands-on sales role for someone who thrives on getting out on farm, opening doors and turning relationships into business. Based in Taranaki, you’ll build strong connections with farmers, dealers and industry partners, uncover new opportunities and grow Halo’s presence across the region. Travel to Hawke’s Bay and travel around the region will be approximately every 6–8 weeks. Key responsibilities include: Drive new business, with effluent monitoring a key focus, particularly farms approaching consent renewal or conversion. Build and manage a strong sales pipeline in HubSpot. Develop relationships with farmers, contractors, suppliers and industry partners to generate new business. Grow sales across Halo’s wider offering, including grain silo, milk vat and chemical monitoring. Strengthen the dealer network and identify opportunities to win customers from competing solutions. Support existing customers and identify opportunities for further growth. Prepare accurate quotes and work with dealers through installation and commissioning. We’re looking for a proactive hunter and natural relationship builder who enjoys creating opportunities, getting out on farm and turning conversations into sales. Ideally, you’ll bring: Proven success in business development and solution sales, with strong commercial acumen. A confident communicator and natural relationship builder. CRM experience, ideally HubSpot. Agriculture, dairy, irrigation or agri-tech experience is an advantage. Comfortable travelling and spending time in market. Professional, safety-conscious and motivated to deliver results. Why Halo? At Halo Systems, innovation, reputation and great customer service set us apart. We combine smart technology with a practical, can-do approach to help New Zealand farmers operate smarter. This is your opportunity to join a growing agri-tech business, take ownership of your market and make a real impact. If you’re driven by new business, great relationships and getting results, we’d love to hear from you. Halo Systems’ state-of-the-art technology enables customers to monitor and control critical aspects of their farming operations, providing smart, automated systems that can be accessed and managed from anywhere. Since 2002, Halo Systems has been helping customers improve efficiency, productivity and profitability through innovative technology. We’re proud of the role we play in shaping the future of agriculture, combining smart technology with practical solutions that make a genuine difference on farm.