Fabrication Business Development Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Fabrication Business Development Manager to drive new business growth in metal fabrication while strengthening existing customer relationships. This remote role for US-based candidates involves collaborating with internal teams to tailor solutions from proposal through delivery and ensuring satisfaction across projects.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of outside sales or business development in metal fabrication, strong negotiation and project management skills, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in outside sales or business development in metal fabrication or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
• Strong contract negotiation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and market growth
• Identify and secure new fabrication business opportunities
• Cultivate relationships with existing customers to enhance retention and sales volume
• Conduct sales calls and training to maximize opportunities within the existing customer base
• Prepare and present tailored proposals that meet customer needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to support project execution and customer satisfaction
• Monitor projects and proactively resolve issues impacting delivery

Skills

Outside sales

Metal fabrication

Contract negotiation

Project management

CRM

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Fabrication Business Development Manager to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space.
This role will drive new business growth within metal fabrication while strengthening existing customer relationships and expanding market presence. The position partners closely with internal teams to develop tailored solutions, support project execution, and help ensure customer satisfaction from proposal through delivery. Success in this role will require a strong mix of strategic sales execution, technical understanding, and disciplined relationship management.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and market growth
• Identify and secure new fabrication business opportunities
• Cultivate relationships with existing customers to enhance retention and sales volume
• Conduct sales calls and training to maximize opportunities within the existing customer base
• Prepare and present tailored proposals that meet customer needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to support project execution and customer satisfaction
• Monitor projects and proactively resolve issues impacting delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years in outside sales or business development in metal fabrication or a related field
• Success in developing new business and customer relationships in a competitive landscape
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes such as welding and machining
• Experience with engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Strong contract negotiation and project management skills
• Proven ability to maintain industry partnerships and vendor networks
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Customer-focused analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with CRM and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.