Business Development Executive - Data and AI

Auckland, NZ
Sales & Business Development
Full-Time

Role introduction

Are you passionate about driving business growth in the fast-evolving world of AI and data platforms? HSO is seeking a dynamic Business Development Executive to generate new business and drive revenue growth across New Zealand, specializing in AI and data platform solutions. You’ll play a critical role in identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities, collaborating with delivery and product teams, and executing strategic sales plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, qualify, and pursue new sales opportunities through targeted industry prospecting and lead generation, leveraging our strategic partner network.
  • Develop a deep understanding of HSO’s product offerings and how they address client needs.
  • Prepare and present compelling proposals, demonstrations, and sales presentations that communicate the value of AI and data platform solutions.
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, scope, and quote solutions tailored to client expectations.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and the competitive landscape.
  • Actively contribute to best practices and continual improvement at HSO, including global engagement and social media presence.
  • Engage with clients in New Zealand, with opportunities to work with Australia, Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.

General Duties:

  • Prioritize workload to ensure high standards and urgency for business-critical tasks.
  • Support and help develop a positive workplace culture.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Responsibly manage business resources within accountability levels.
  • Comply with all employment obligations and promote the business’s best interests.
  • Demonstrate commitment to Work Health and Safety.

Requirements: 

  • 5+ years’ experience closing sales opportunities with enterprise customers in technology services or software consulting.
  • Proven ability to achieve sales targets, design strategies, and implement plans that drive results.
  • Strong understanding of AI technologies, data analytics, and related platforms.
  • Analytical problem-solving skills, balancing stakeholder and technical requirements.
  • Exceptional emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Experience with CRMs, sales tools, forecasting, and Microsoft Azure offerings.
  • Ability to work independently and remotely as part of a fast-paced, high-growth team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred.

Why should you choose HSO ANZ?

HSO is a leading Microsoft Partner specialising in Dynamics365. In addition to offering customers Microsoft's premier ERP solution, you will be able to draw on HSO's wide range of unique, industry specific solutions. These ISV's will enable you to develop the best strategy for a customer's digital transformation.

You will be able to leverage more than 2000 likeminded professionals within the wider HSO group.

HSO's proven Project Methodology Excellerate ensures projects are executed in a predictable manner, delivering high-quality results in a most efficient way.

On joining HSO you will receive excellent remuneration and employee benefits. You will have access HSO Academy, our online and in person learning tool which you can leverage to ensure you shape your own career path.

 

 

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LARGE ENOUGH TO SERVE, SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE

Why work at HSO?

At HSO we take pride in being large enough to serve, but small enough to care. We are uniquely positioned to empower you to transform your career without compromising your life and we take pride in investing as much in our people as we do in our clients.

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    Collaborative

    At HSO we enjoy a culture of collaboration and support and a collaborative hybrid working model where we team flexibly with purpose at the heart of our working arrangements. We use teamwork not just to meet challenges, but to also promote one another’s success.

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    Ever-Evolving

    We believe strongly in our values of always learning, always evolving and not standing still. HSO is dedicated to the ongoing professional development of people starting with the training and certification of our early career starters through to supporting senior experienced professionals.

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    Value Driven

    Our values and culture are attractive to people who want to work with value-driven teams around the world. Collaborating with colleagues and clients who are experts in their field provides an exceptional opportunity in your career to be continuously upskilling and expanding your knowledge and talent for accelerated learning and career progression.

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    Entrepreneurial

    At HSO we transform the way in which people work and how businesses operate to get results for our clients. This takes exceptional cutting-edge technology, knowledge, talent, determination and entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture and values support entrepreneurial mindsets and attitudes where your voice will always be heard.