BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Anchor Fabrication Kansas - Wichita, KS 67213Join a Growing Manufacturing Leader
At Anchor Fabrication Kansas, we provide comprehensive metal fabrication solutions by bringing light, medium, and heavy fabrication capabilities together under one roof. This integrated approach allows us to deliver precision-engineered products, exceptional quality, and reliable service to customers across a variety of industries.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Director to help grow our customer base, strengthen existing partnerships, and drive revenue within the metal fabrication industry. This role is ideal for a relationship-focused sales professional who understands fabrication environments and enjoys developing strategic customer partnerships.
What You'll Do
Develop and grow relationships with new and existing customers.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets.
Expand current accounts by uncovering additional products and service opportunities.
Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for customer needs.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, production, quality, and customer service teams to ensure successful project execution.
Conduct regular customer visits, business reviews, and prospect meetings.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and industry developments.
Track sales activity, account growth, profitability, and customer opportunities through CRM systems.
QualificationsWhat We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
5+ years of business development, sales, or account management experience.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
Proven success driving revenue growth and building long-term customer relationships.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and blueprints.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Why You'll Love This Role
Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth and customer success.
Build strategic relationships with industry-leading customers.
Work closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Travel to customer locations and gain firsthand insight into customer operations.
Play a key role in shaping business strategy and market expansion.
If you're a motivated business development professional with manufacturing experience and a passion for building customer partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.
Company at a glance
Anchor Fabrication is one of the largest contract metal manufacturers in the United States. Anchor has more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing space, with eight different facilities throughout Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kansas. Anchor is a production shop that partners with global OEMs that can forecast projects that are high volume, repeat, and consistent.
Our company culture revolves around our five guiding principles: act with purpose, care, commit, create and go beyond. We Anchor our lives in our faith and, in addition to providing the best service possible to our clients, we strive each day to work for the greater good and surrounding community.
Locations
Fort Worth, TX: 337,000 sq ft
Denton, TX: 86,000 sq ft
Nashville, TN: 267,000 sq ft
Smithville, TN: 187,000 sq ft
Walnut, MS: 160,000 sq ft
Ashland, MS: 200,000 sq ft
New Albany, MS: 60,000 sq ft
Wichita, KS: 146,000 sq ft
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