Business Development Manager, Coverage as a Service

For more than 65 years, Kordia has proudly kept New Zealanders and their businesses safe, connected and ready for the future. Operating across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, we deliver mission-critical solutions spanning broadcasting, telecommunications infrastructure, maritime communications, cloud and cyber security. With a talented team of more than 450 experts, we’re trusted by many of New Zealand’s largest organisations to protect what matters most.

Ko tā mātou mahi - About the role

Kordia is investing in the growth of Coverage as a Service (CaaS), and we’re looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to help turn that strategy into commercial growth.

Initially focused on Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Private 5G, you’ll build the market, create a strong pipeline and convert enterprise and industrial opportunities into long-term customer relationships. This is a genuine new-business role where you’ll take opportunities from first conversation through solution development, commercial negotiation and close.

You’ll combine strong commercial capability with enough technical understanding to engage credibly on complex connectivity challenges. Working alongside our product, commercial, engineering and delivery specialists, you’ll help customers understand what’s possible and shape solutions that deliver measurable operational and commercial value.

Ko tō mahi – Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and develop new enterprise, industrial and commercial opportunities for DAS and Private 5G solutions
• Build and manage a high-value sales pipeline from prospecting through to contract close
• Engage C-suite and senior decision-makers on the commercial and operational value of CaaS
• Work with technical, product and commercial specialists to develop customer-led solutions, pricing and proposals
• Lead tenders, RFP responses and direct customer pitches for DAS and Private 5G opportunities
• Build strategic relationships with technology vendors, equipment manufacturers and industry partners
• Develop joint go-to-market and co-selling opportunities with key ecosystem partners
• Bring customer and market insight back into Kordia to help shape our CaaS proposition and roadmap

Nā tōu rourou - What you will bring

• At least five years’ B2B sales and business development experience within telecommunications, ICT or managed network services
• Strong working knowledge of DAS, Private 5G/LTE, in-building wireless coverage and cellular architectures
• Proven experience opening new markets, building pipeline and closing complex technology or managed service deals
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience with service contracts, recurring revenue models and detailed commercial proposals
• The ability to communicate complex solutions clearly and influence senior and C-suite stakeholders
• Experience working effectively across technical design, product, commercial and delivery teams

Nōu te rourou – Why join us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growth market that is strategically important to Kordia. You’ll have the scope to build pipeline, shape how we take Coverage as a Service to market, and work directly with our technical and commercial specialists to turn complex connectivity needs into long-term customer solutions.

You’ll be joining at a point where there is real opportunity to make your mark, with:

• A mandate to grow Kordia’s presence across DAS, Private 5G and emerging CaaS solutions
• The opportunity to develop new markets and strategic enterprise relationships, not simply inherit an established portfolio
• Direct access to Kordia’s engineering, product and commercial expertise to help shape and win complex solutions
• Exposure to senior customer decision-makers, technology vendors and industry partners
• A role where your market insight will directly influence our CaaS proposition and future roadmap

You’ll receive a competitive salary plus commission, matched superannuation up to 5%, insurance benefits and additional leave entitlements.