Area Sales Manager

Dawsongroup; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training and internal progression pathways

Up to 25 days leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance and mental health support

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Long-term incentives

Job summary

A leading asset rental company in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive new business growth and manage existing relationships. The ideal candidate has strong field sales experience, preferably in B2B or automotive sectors, and exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven field sales experience, ideally within B2B or automotive sectors.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a solutions-driven mindset.
• Confident managing your own territory and pipeline effectively.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Positive, approachable, and able to lead by example with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quarterly and annual sales targets within your region.
• Identify and develop local and national strategic accounts.
• Convert new business opportunities through proactive field sales.
• Represent the company as the go-to expert in your area.
• Ensure exceptional service standards and compliance.

Skills

Field sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Solutions-driven mindset

Driving license (UK)

Leadership by example

Job description

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About This Role

Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager or aspiring Sales Executive looking for your next opportunity? Join Dawsongroup and help us continue our 50-year legacy in asset rentals, supporting customers nationwide with innovative and sustainable transport solutions. You’ll drive new business growth while nurturing existing relationships to achieve strong, profitable results.

• Deliver quarterly and annual sales targets within your region
• Identify and develop local and national strategic accounts
• Convert new business opportunities through proactive field sales and relationship building
• Represent Dawsongroup Bus and Coach as the go-to expert in your area
• Ensure exceptional service standards and compliance across all business activity

About You

You’re a motivated and customer-focused salesperson who thrives on building relationships and seeing tangible results. You’ll bring credibility, ambition, and a collaborative spirit to every conversation.

• Proven field sales experience, ideally within B2B or automotive sectors
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a solutions-driven mindset
• Confident managing your own territory and pipeline effectively
• Full UK driving licence required
• Positive, approachable, and able to lead by example with integrity

About Us

Dawsongroup has been in business for over 90 years, with more than 50 years in asset rentals. We’re one of Europe’s leading asset rental and leasing businesses, supporting sectors from transport and temperature control to material handling and energy. Our people are what make us successful, and we invest in training, progression, and wellbeing every step of the way.

• Funded training and internal progression pathways
• Up to 25 days leave (including your birthday) plus bank holidays and up to 10 extra days through service and purchase schemes
• Life assurance, wellbeing and mental health support, and long-term incentives

About Your Future

If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level with an asset rental business that truly values people, join us today and find your potential. People are our greatest asset.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Commercial and Industrial Equipment Rental