Business Development Manager Christchurch
- Posted01 December 2025
- LocationChristchurch
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline BDM , Property and Real Estate
- Reference1170739
Job description
Job reference - 1170739
A role celebrating growth and performance - use your skills in an allied sector or step up and experience The Rent Shop difference
Enjoy a vibrant, engaging culture and discover a whole new world of opportunity
Christchurch based for the Christchurch to Dunedin Prime Market Area
About The Rent Shop
With over 30 years of experience, The Rent Shop has become a trusted name in property management across New Zealand.
Operating in 12 locations nationwide, the Christchurch location where this business development role is based operates remotely (work from home). It encompasses a wide territory including Christchurch and Dunedin.
The Rent Shop company culture is bright, engaging, empowering, and grounded in professionalism and integrity. This is a company you will want to be part of.
As a Business Development Manager for The Rent Shop, you will genuinely have a strategic advantage. You will have terrific support and some of the best Property Managers in the business as well as wider support within the team.
Lead growth in the Christchurch to Dunedin property management market
As The Rent Shop Business Development Manager, you'll drive Christchurch and Dunedin rent roll expansion by securing new landlords, delivering unmatched service, and positioning us as the region's #1 property management provider.
This is a career position with a company that has a track record of growing the careers of many, with long term employment tenures to boot.
Your impact
Proactively prospect and conquer new business through strategic outreach and relationship-building
Build on current portfolios we through developing meaningful relationships with landlords and investors. Engage with Property Managers and management to understand where the opportunities exist
Conduct accurate rental appraisals, ensuring optimal pricing for fast tenant placement
Be the expert - learn about your competitors and seek out previously unexplored business opportunities
Collaborate with sales and property management teams to maximise lead generation
Explore international property management business development trends. Design and execute innovative campaigns (e.g., investor evenings, social media initiatives and bring something to us unique and outside the box that results in growth)
Guide landlords through compliance and management processes with clarity
The skills The Rent Shop are looking for
The Rent Shop have a bright, vibrant culture centred on decency. Naturally we are also looking for someone bright, vibrant, and decent
This is not an entry level role - you will need previous experience developing business. We are open to discovering talented business development professionals from other industries
An experienced business development professional from the property sector could also bring tangible benefits
The ability and credibility to build lasting relationships
Exceptional negotiation skills and a customer-first and growth mindset
Challenge and reward
Bring to The Rent Shop the drive and flair to forge new partnerships, expand market share, and sustain long-term client relationships.
In return, you'll enjoy:
Competitive remuneration: base salary + uncapped performance incentives
A primarily 5 day working week
Career acceleration: grow with a nationally recognised brand
Recognition: tangible rewards for meeting/exceeding growth targets
A decent company vehicle and other benefits
Integrity-driven culture: develop your career with a business that values results and ethics
How to apply
Click the apply section of this ad and apply online. The Rent Shop has portal access to the assignment.
Contact Russell Phillips on 027 479 0000 for more information or for a job description.