Business Development Manager

You Know How to Deliver Results. Where Could That Experience Take You Next?

You’ve built a corporate career, developed valuable skills and learned how to turn conversations, relationships and ideas into action. Now you may be curious about applying that experience in a different setting.

At Onward Evolution, we connect with motivated professionals who enjoy working with people, value personal development and want to expand their business development and leadership capabilities.

This remote role combines digital marketing, enquiry generation, relationship building and mentoring. Structured training; established systems and support from industry leaders within the company as you learn and apply new approaches. You can explore it alongside your existing commitments or as a new professional direction.

You’ve helped businesses move forward. What would you like to build next?

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for experienced professionals with initiative, a positive attitude and an interest in business development. Your background may include management, sales, marketing, consulting or another corporate field.

• Motivation and accountability. Comfortable taking ownership of your activities, managing priorities and staying focused on results.
• People and communication skills. Confident in written and spoken English, with the ability to listen, understand goals and build trusted relationships.
• Business curiosity. Interested in developing your knowledge of marketing, business growth, personal development and leadership.
• Adaptability and sound judgement. Open to feedback, coaching and applying established processes in a new environment.
• Digital confidence. Comfortable with social media and willing to learn how AI tools and emerging technologies.
• Initiative and consistency. Ready to put your transferable skills into practice, learn new approaches and follow through on commitments.

Above all, we value honesty, empathy and a willingness to keep learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Learn and collaborate. Join live training sessions, professional development activities and team discussions to strengthen your knowledge.
• Develop your marketing. Create digital campaigns and social media content, using established systems and tools, including AI, to build visibility and attract relevant enquiries.
• Build business relationships. Connect with prospective clients by phone, Zoom and email, understand their interests and nurture enquiries through professional follow-up.
• Assess alignment. Conduct structured conversations to explore clients’ goals and determine product suitability.
• Mentor and support. Guide new colleagues through onboarding and provide practical support as they develop their skills.
• Manage your activities. Maintain accurate CRM records, organise communications, administrative processes and apply business development strategies.

What Makes This Role Different?

• Flexibility around your commitments. Work remotely, with the flexibility to manage your own schedule. Part-time or full-time focus that suits your circumstances.
• Professional development. Build your capabilities in business development, digital marketing, leadership and communication.
• Meaningful connections. Apply your experience in a people-centred setting and connect with like-minded professionals globally.
• Training and support. Access established marketing systems proven to support your long-term success, structured learning and ongoing mentoring.
• Performance-based earning potential. Earnings are linked to your contribution and results.

Your Experience. A New Direction. Ready to Explore?

Let’s start a conversation, Apply Now. We’ll arrange an initial interview to learn about your background, hear what you’re looking for and explore whether this position could be a good fit.

**Available to New Zealand residents only**