About This Role We're seeking a senior business development professional to drive revenue growth while helping us achieve our purpose to design and build technology to better serve humankind. What You'll Do Drive New Business Growth Generate and convert new business opportunities across multiple industry sectors Build and maintain high-level relationships with C-suite, GM, and Chapter heads Develop strategic account plans to identify expansion opportunities within existing clients Translate complex client challenges into inspiring propositions and proposals working with the delivery teams to shape the programs. Lead Sales Process End-to-End Conduct outreach through direct emails, calls, and social media Facilitate discovery meetings to understand client challenges and opportunities Create and present compelling proposals with our leadership team Develop statements of work and close deals Industry Focus Areas You'll target clients across these key sectors: Fintech Retail Energy Construction Logistics Agriculture Health & Wellbeing Our Service Portfolio Empower - AI transformation foundations and strategy Envision - Research, insights, and strategic planning Explore - Human-centred design and concept validation Execute - Iterative product development and optimization Evolve - Continuous improvement and enhancement Equip - Team training and capability building Managed Services - Ongoing product operations, infrastructure, engineering and security support What We're Looking For Essential Experience 5-8+ years in dedicated business development roles Proven track record generating large-scale new business opportunities Experience helping clients identify growth and innovation opportunities Background initiating innovation programs with senior leadership Strong reputation within New Zealand's private and public sectors Deep knowledge of how technology drives business transformation. Key Qualities Self-motivated with entrepreneurial mindset Thought leader who can build extensive professional networks Skilled at developing C-level relationships Strategic thinker who can create and execute sector-specific sales plans Confidence collaborating with technical leads to shape solution architecture and delivery approaches. Our Values Put people first - Technology serves people, not the other way around Push the boundaries - We innovate rather than replicate Play the long game - We build sustainable solutions, not quick fixes Say it like it is - Direct, honest communication always Live for the RUSH - We thrive on the excitement of discovery and achievement Why Join RUSH? RUSH combines the energy of a startup with the capabilities of an established firm. You’ll help solve complex technical problems with a team of experienced engineers, designers and strategists backed by a highly respected brand that delivers impactful digital solutions to critical challenges. Our Culture Startup energy with regular social events and celebrations Direct access to leadership, including the CEO No office politics or egos - just amazing work and huge impact Flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment Recognition of your unique strengths and whole-person approach If you have a growth mindset, passion for learning, and want to push boundaries while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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