Business Development Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Chicago , Illinois Direct Hire Jan 15, 2026
New Business Development Manager
Location: Remote (Midwest/Great Lakes Region) near a Major Airport
Overnight Travel= 25-50% (depending on where you’re based)
Competitive Base Salary + Variable Comp
Excellent Benefits
We are seeking a driven New Business Development Manager to help fuel growth for a well-established metal fabrication company. This role is focused on winning new customers, developing new RFQs, and expanding our footprint in key industrial markets.
If you’re a true hunter who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and closing complex technical deals, this role offers strong leadership support, meaningful autonomy, and a clear growth target.
In addition, you’ll get immediate momentum taking over several developing relationships to get you started. This position offers remote flexibility (must be based in the Midwest/Great Lakes Region) and is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with this continually growing and forward-looking organization.
Position Overview
Requirements Include:
Skills
New Business Development, Outside Sales, Technical Sales, Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal, OEM Sales, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Industrial Sales, Building Materials, Heavy Equipment, Agricultural Machinery, Key Account Acquisition & Retention, and RFQ Development
Category Code: JN019
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Location: Remote (Midwest/Great Lakes Region) near a Major Airport
Overnight Travel= 25-50% (depending on where you’re based)
Competitive Base Salary + Variable Comp
Excellent Benefits
We are seeking a driven New Business Development Manager to help fuel growth for a well-established metal fabrication company. This role is focused on winning new customers, developing new RFQs, and expanding our footprint in key industrial markets.
If you’re a true hunter who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and closing complex technical deals, this role offers strong leadership support, meaningful autonomy, and a clear growth target.
In addition, you’ll get immediate momentum taking over several developing relationships to get you started. This position offers remote flexibility (must be based in the Midwest/Great Lakes Region) and is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with this continually growing and forward-looking organization.
Position Overview
- Proactively generate new leads, pursue RFQs, and develop new customer relationships.
- Schedule and conduct in-person customer meetings and plant visits.
- Travel regularly to engage prospective customers (4–8 overnight trips/month).
- Own the full new-business sales cycle—from prospecting through close.
- Partner with internal Engineering, Estimating, and Operations teams to deliver winning solutions.
Requirements Include:
- BS/BA Degree preferred.
- 5+ years of technical sales experience (outside sales).
- Strong background in metal fabrication / sheet metal manufacturing.
- Proven success in new account development and key account growth.
- Self-starter with strong industry connections and a hunter mindset.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Engaging, dynamic and self-motivated personality.
- Ability to travel by car and plane as required.
Skills
New Business Development, Outside Sales, Technical Sales, Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal, OEM Sales, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Industrial Sales, Building Materials, Heavy Equipment, Agricultural Machinery, Key Account Acquisition & Retention, and RFQ Development
Category Code: JN019
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