Business Development Manager

Overview

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.

• Winning new fabrication and engineering contracts
• Converting quotations and opportunities into secured work
• Identifying framework agreements and repeat-order opportunities
• Leading commercial negotiations through to order placement
• Working closely with estimating and operations to ensure accurate scoping and commercially sound delivery
• Managing smooth handover from contract award to production
• Maintaining clear pipeline visibility and realistic workload forecasting

• Signed contracts and confirmed orders
• Consistent increase in workload
• Strong repeat business
• Sustainable commercial margins
• Seamless transition from sale to delivery

• Proven track record of securing contracts within engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing
• Able to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, practical, and results-focused
• Comfortable working independently