MERITUS are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our client in the Sheet Metal Fabrication and Precision Engineering industry to support growth across a variety of sectors. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will only be considered if they come from a Manufacturing or Fabrication business.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - £35,000 PER ANNUM (UP TO £75,000 OTE) - STOCKPORT, UK - FAST MOVING PROCESS
Meritus is supporting a growing engineering and fabrication group in the appointment of a Business Development Manager, initially focused on developing new business within a sheet metal fabrication operation.
This is a results-driven commercial role, where success is measured by contracts secured and revenue delivered — not activity metrics.
The Role
You will take ownership of securing new fabrication and sheet metal contracts, converting enquiries into confirmed orders, and building long-term customer relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
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Winning new fabrication and engineering contracts
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Converting quotations and opportunities into secured work
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Identifying framework agreements and repeat-order opportunities
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Leading commercial negotiations through to order placement
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Working closely with estimating and operations to ensure accurate scoping and commercially sound delivery
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Managing smooth handover from contract award to production
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Maintaining clear pipeline visibility and realistic workload forecasting
What Success Looks Like
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Signed contracts and confirmed orders
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Consistent increase in workload
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Strong repeat business
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Sustainable commercial margins
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Seamless transition from sale to delivery
About You
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Proven track record of securing contracts within engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing
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Able to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
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Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills
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Self-motivated, practical, and results-focused
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Comfortable working independently
