Business Development Manager - Branding Solutions

Build Relationships. Create Opportunities. Help Shape Brands.

At Sign Foundry, we create signage, branding and visual environments that help businesses stand out and connect with people. From national rollouts and illuminated signage through to custom fabrication, wayfinding and branded environments, we partner with clients to bring ideas to life in a practical, high-quality and creative way.

With our Christchurch operation continuing to grow and recently moving into a new facility in Middleton, we are looking for the right person to help drive the next stage of growth across the region.

This is not a transactional sales role.

It is about building genuine relationships, understanding what clients are trying to achieve, and helping guide projects from concept through to completion alongside a strong internal team.

If you enjoy people, problem solving, fast-moving environments and creating opportunities, this role offers the chance to become part of a business with momentum, creativity and ambition.

About Sign Foundry Sign Foundry is a nationwide signage and branding company with teams across Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch.

We design, manufacture and install signage solutions for businesses, organisations and environments throughout New Zealand. Our work ranges from vehicle graphics and wayfinding through to architectural signage, digital displays, custom fabrication and large-scale branded environments.

What matters to us is not just the final product, but how we get there.

We value:

• People who genuinely care
• Collaboration over ego
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Creativity backed by action
• Doing what we say we will do

We are a business that moves quickly, supports each other and continues to evolve. Christchurch is an exciting part of that journey, with a growing team, new facility and strong opportunities ahead across the South Island.

The Opportunity This role sits at the centre of client relationships and opportunity growth within the Christchurch region.

You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships, identifying growth opportunities within accounts, managing projects and client expectations, and working closely with internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires someone who can balance communication, organisation, commercial thinking and relationship building.

Your Growth Journey at Sign Foundry

Stage 1 - Learning the Sign Foundry Way

• Onboarding and systems training
• Understanding workflow and project process
• Learning products and capabilities
• Shadowing and support

Stage 2 - Building Momentum

• Managing client relationships
• Taking ownership of projects and opportunities
• Building confidence and autonomy
• Growing pipeline activity

Stage 3 - Becoming a Trusted Growth Leader

• Strategic client management
• Helping shape Christchurch growth
• Improving systems and processes
• Supporting future business direction

Support & Development You will work alongside experienced leadership, production and installation teams, project coordination support and people who genuinely want to help each other succeed.

We are continuing to improve our systems, processes and internal structure, and we encourage ideas, initiative and open communication.

What Will Help You Succeed

You will Probably Have:

• Experience in sales, account management or business development
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Confidence managing multiple projects or clients
• Good organisation and communication abilities

What Matters Most:

• Ownership and accountability
• Strong communication
• Genuine care for clients and teammates
• Initiative and adaptability
• Problem-solving ability
• Willingness to continuously learn and improve

Why Join Sign Foundry? This role offers variety and autonomy, a creative and practical industry, national projects and opportunities, genuine career growth, a supportive and collaborative team, and the opportunity to help shape the future growth of our Christchurch operation.

You will be joining the business at an exciting time, with our Christchurch team continuing to expand from our new Middleton facility and playing a major role in the next stage of the company’s growth.