Business Development Manager

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:

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 What Success Looks Like Signed contracts and confirmed orders Consistent increase in workload Strong repeat business Sustainable commercial margins Seamless transition from sale to delivery About You 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