Sales Manager

Adding Real Value in Recruitment Business Development Manager - Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) Solutions

Location:

UK (nationwide client engagement and travel) Industry: Off-site construction / light gauge steel framing / structural solutions

Salary - Circa 77k + Bonus + car

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead growth for a range of modern construction steel framing products, with an emphasis on light gauge steel framing (LGSF) and pre-panelised structural solutions. This role will focus on building new client relationships, driving specification and sales of engineered steel framing systems, and establishing long-term partnerships across housing, commercial, hospitality, education and industrial sectors.

The successful candidate will be a consultative sales professional with a strong understanding of construction technology, off- site manufacturing benefits, and the competitive advantages of LGSF systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive New Business Opportunities:
  Identify and qualify new leads, from developers and main contractors to design partners and off-site specialists.

• Client Relationship Management:
  Build and nurture long-term commercial relationships; act as the trusted point of contact for clients during pre-sales, specification and contract stages.

• Technical & Commercial Support:
  Understand and communicate the advantages of light gauge steel framing solutions - such as rapid off-site manufacturing, high precision, structural durability, design flexibility and speed of erection.

• Proposal Development:
  Prepare compelling commercial proposals and presentations tailored to client needs, project specifications and industry requirements.

• Market Intelligence:
  Monitor trends in modern methods of construction (MMC), steel framing uptake, and competitor solution offerings; identify new markets and sectors for growth.

• Tender and Specification Input:
  Support internal technical teams with insight into client requirements and contribute to tender submissions and specification development.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with engineering, estimating, design, supply and fabrication teams to ensure alignment between client expectations and delivery capability.

• Sales Targets:
  Meet and exceed agreed revenue targets and growth objectives year on year.

Experience and Skills

• Proven Sales Record:
  Minimum 3-5 years in BDM / sales / commercial roles in construction, MMC or engineered building systems (preferably steel framing or off-site).

• Technical Acumen:
  Strong knowledge of light gauge steel framing technology, structural steel products, and construction workflows.

• Business Development Mindset:
  Comfortable with cold calling, networking, and conversion of opportunities into profitable contracts.

• Client-Centric Approach:
  Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility at all levels.

• Commercial Awareness:
  Ability to understand contract frameworks, pricing strategies, risk profiles, and procurement cycles.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of delivering engaging presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Self-Motivated:
  Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Mobility:
  Willingness to travel across project locations throughout the UK.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related discipline (preferred)

• Experience selling within off-site manufacturing and structural steel markets

• Existing network within main contractors, developers, architects, engineers and housing associations.

ARV Solutions Contracts Ltd, 1 Buckingham Court, Beaufort Park, Woodlands, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4NF
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