Area Sales Manager

Dawsongroup; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset rental company is seeking an Area Sales Manager in North East England to drive growth and support customers. You will own a defined territory, build relationships, and contribute to branch performance. Ideal candidates are confident in engaging customers and have a proactive approach to business opportunities. A full UK driving licence is required. Join a supportive network with strong opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

25 days leave per year including bank holidays and your birthday

Life assurance and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme and seasonal gifts

Qualifications

• Confident engaging with customers and securing new business opportunities.
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in rental, fleet, transport or commercial vehicles is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth and support customers through usership focused solutions.
• Build new relationships and promote rental and contract hire products.
• Support branch performance by placing assets and generating revenue.

Skills

Customer engagement

Sales pipeline management

Planning and prioritisation

Problem-solving

Job description

About this Role

Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager or an ambitious sales professional looking for your next step in the asset rental sector. As an Area Sales Manager with Dawsongroup you will drive new business growth, support customers through usership focused solutions and help maximise the performance of our fleet across your region. This role gives you ownership of a defined territory where you will win new customers, increase utilisation and contribute to the long term success of your local branch.

• You will build new relationships and promote the benefits of our rental and contract hire products.
• You will strengthen our presence across your territory through planned outreach and customer visits.
• You will support branch performance by placing assets, generating revenue and identifying opportunities.

About You

You are motivated by meeting people, solving problems and building long term partnerships. Even if you do not meet every point below, we encourage you to apply as your potential and approach matter to us.

• Confident engaging with customers and securing new business opportunities.
• Comfortable managing a sales pipeline and keeping accurate CRM records.
• Able to plan your week, prioritise visits and maintain strong territory coverage.
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in rental, fleet, transport or commercial vehicles is helpful but not essential.

Even if you don’t match every skill listed, we encourage you to apply, as great potential matters to us.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been in business for 90 years and has led the rental market for over 50 years. Our Truck and Trailer division is known for high quality assets, exceptional service and a commitment to providing smarter asset solutions for customers across the supply chain.

• A respected leader in the truck and trailer rental market.
• A business that invests in people, fleet and facilities to support long term growth.
• A culture built around integrity, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• A supportive network of colleagues across the UK who share knowledge and experience.

About Your Future

We believe in creating opportunities for people to grow their careers. With clear development routes, funded training and access to progression across the wider group, you will have the support to build a rewarding future.

• 25 days leave per year including bank holidays and your birthday plus an additional purchase scheme.
• Life assurance, wellbeing support and long term incentives.
• Cycle to work scheme, seasonal gifts and a range of internal development programmes.
• A workplace where your contribution is recognised and your ideas matter.

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

If you are looking to grow your sales career within a well established asset rental business where you can make a real impact, this could be your ideal next move. Join us and discover what you can achieve with a team that values people. Our people are our greatest asset.