About this role

Business Development Manager

Ref: ARV-7250

Permanent

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER – STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

WHY JOIN ?

We are recruiting for a premier structural steelwork contractor known for engineering and delivering iconic British infrastructure. They design, manufacture, and build high-spec, complex steel structures utilising a state-of-the-art production facilitie.

They pride themselves on technical excellence and an uncompromised reputation for quality. If you want to sell high-value engineering solutions backed by an elite operational team and a massive fabrication capability, this is your next step.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will drive profitable revenue growth across Leeds, Yorkshire, and the North. This is a full-cycle consultative sales role focused on securing large-scale steel frame projects and pitching value-engineered alternatives to main contractors and developers.

Responsibilities:

  • Hit monthly and annual revenue targets across the Northern region.
  • Use sharp commercial judgement to secure highly profitable tenders.
  • Track, progress, and convert major commercial and industrial project leads.
  • Turn Tier 1 contractors, architects, and engineers into repeat clients.
  • Partner with internal Estimating, Design, and Ops teams to build winning bids.

The Essentials:

  • Based within an easy, realistic commute of Leeds / Yorkshire.
  • Proven experience selling or tendering into the defence and government, or construction sectors.
  • Experience as a Sales Manager, BDM, or Account Manager in construction or heavy engineering.
  • Experience selling or tendering into Tier 1/2 main contractors or developers.
  • Ability to read project specs, protect margins, and talk value-engineering.
  • Full UK driving licence and a drive to be out on sites and in front of clients.

The Desirable:

  • Direct background in structural steelwork or building envelopes.
  • A technical construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree/Apprenticeship).
  • An active book of contractor or consultant contacts across the North.

 THE REWARDS

  • £50,000 – £55,000 base + performance bonus + £450pm car allowance.
  • Clear, structured career advancement paths to senior commercial leadership.
  • 25 days hols plus BH, 4x salary life insurance + 5% employer pension contribution

Your contact at ARV Solutions will be Craig Nicholls

Tagged as: Light Steel Frame, Sales,

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