BDM Aluminium Extrusion Fabrication

Business Development Manager – Aluminium Extrusion & Fabrication

Salary: £60,000 + £500 per month car allowance + 6% bonus
Location: UK-based / Hybrid

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a leading business within the metals and materials sector.

This is a key commercial role focused on developing new business and expanding existing opportunities within the aluminium extrusion and fabrication market.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in aluminium, with specific experience within the extrusion and fabrication sector. You will need to understand the technical and commercial aspects of aluminium extrusion and how fabricated components and value-added services can provide solutions for customers.

The Role

Develop and grow new business opportunities within the aluminium extrusion and fabrication market

Identify and target new customers across relevant manufacturing and engineering sectors

Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships

Develop existing accounts and maximise commercial opportunities

Work with customers to understand their requirements and provide appropriate aluminium solutions

Promote aluminium extrusion, fabrication and value-added services

Manage the full sales process from initial prospecting through to quotation and contract negotiation

Prepare and present commercial proposals and quotations

Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while protecting margins

Work closely with internal technical, production and operational teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered

Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements

Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular commercial updates

Achieve agreed sales, revenue and margin targets

About You

We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager with genuine experience within the aluminium industry.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management position

Strong experience working with aluminium

Specific experience within aluminium extrusion

Experience selling or working with fabrication within the extrusion industry

A good understanding of manufacturing processes and value-added services

Experience dealing with customers within manufacturing, engineering or other industrial sectors

Strong commercial and negotiation skills

The ability to develop relationships at multiple levels, from purchasing through to senior management

A proactive approach to identifying and winning new business

Excellent communication and presentation skills

A strong understanding of customer requirements and the ability to develop commercially viable solutions

Industry experience is essential for this position. We are specifically looking for someone who understands the aluminium extrusion and fabrication market, rather than a generalist BDM from an unrelated sector.

Package

£60,000 basic salary

£500 per month allowance

6% bonus

Hybrid/flexible working

Excellent opportunity to join a leading business within the metals and materials sector

Long-term career development and progression

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