Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Metal Fab)

Location:

Remote (Midwest/Great Lakes Region) near a Major Airport

Overnight Travel= 25-50% (depending on where you’re based)

Competitive Base Salary + Variable Comp

We are seeking a driven Business Development Manager to help fuel growth for a well-established metal fabrication company. This role is focused on winning new customers, developing new RFQs, and expanding our footprint in key industrial markets.

If you’re a true hunter who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and closing complex technical deals, this role offers strong leadership support, meaningful autonomy, and a clear growth target.

In addition, you’ll get immediate momentum taking over several developing relationships to get you started. This position offers remote flexibility (must be based in the Midwest/Great Lakes Region) and is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with this continually growing and forward-looking organization.

• Proactively generate new leads, pursue RFQs, and develop new customer relationships.
• Schedule and conduct in-person customer meetings and plant visits.
• Travel regularly to engage prospective customers (4–8 overnight trips/month).
• Own the full new-business sales cycle—from prospecting through close.
• Partner with internal Engineering, Estimating, and Operations teams to deliver winning solutions.

• BS/BA Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of technical sales experience (outside sales).
• Strong background in metal fabrication / sheet metal manufacturing.
• Proven success in new account development and key account growth.
• Self-starter with strong industry connections and a hunter mindset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Engaging, dynamic and self-motivated personality.
• Ability to travel by car and plane as required.