Sales Manager – Structural Steel

London, UK

Permanent | £60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager to join a well-established structural steel fabrication business delivering high-quality projects across commercial, residential, and major infrastructure sectors. This is a key commercial role focused on driving new business, developing client relationships, and securing profitable structural steelwork packages across London and the wider UK market.

This role requires previous experience working directly for a structural steel fabricator and a strong understanding of steelwork estimating, fabrication, and construction processes.

What you’ll do:

Drive sales activity across structural steel projects from enquiry through to order

Develop and maintain strong relationships with main contractors, developers, engineers, and consultants

Identify and secure new business opportunities across London and surrounding regions

Work closely with estimating, design, and project delivery teams to develop competitive and buildable solutions

Prepare and present tenders, proposals, and commercial submissions to clients

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to maximise profitability

Manage a pipeline of live opportunities and maintain accurate CRM reporting

Attend client meetings, pre-tender interviews, and industry networking events

You’ll need:

✔ Proven experience in a sales, business development, or commercial role within a structural steel fabricator

✔ Strong understanding of steel fabrication, erection processes, and construction sequencing

✔ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

✔ Experience working closely with estimating or tendering teams

✔ Strong client-facing and negotiation skills with a proven track record of winning work

✔ Commercial awareness with a focus on margins, pricing, and project viability

✔ Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills

✔ Self-motivated with the ability to manage a busy pipeline of opportunities

Why this role?

Opportunity to join a respected structural steel business with a strong project pipeline

Work on a wide range of high-profile and technically challenging steel projects

Strong earning potential with competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Long-term career progression within a growing commercial team

Exposure to major contractors and landmark construction schemes across London

Interested? Email shodgkinson@novaxrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion or to send your CV.