Business Development Executive

Dawsongroup; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Generous leave entitlement

Job summary

Dawsongroup is seeking a Business Development Executive to generate new business through site visits, calls, and outreach, with a clear pathway into a Business Development Manager role. You will build relationships, support quotations, and identify opportunities while benefiting from funded progression and dedicated training within a safe, supportive environment.

Join a team committed to growth, customer service, and long-term career development across the Dawsongroup network.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and confident relationship-building abilities.
• Motivation to grow in sales and business development.
• Willingness to travel locally and drive in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through site visits, calls, and outreach activity.
• Support order-winning activity and contribute to revenue growth.
• Assist with quotations, drawings, and customer requirements.
• Build relationships and identify further opportunities with existing customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Willingness to travel locally

Proactive, organised

Job description

About This Role

Are you a Business Development Executive or an aspiring Sales Executive looking to break into business development? This Business Development Executive role within Temperature Control Solutions is a hands-on opportunity to build sales experience and progress into a Business Development Manager role.

• Generate new business through site visits, calls, and outreach activity
• Support order-winning activity and contribute to revenue growth
• Assist with quotations, drawings, and customer requirements
• Build relationships and identify further opportunities with existing customers

About You

You are likely already working in a sales or business development role and looking for your next step. If you are motivated, confident, and eager to grow your career in a structured environment, this role will support your progression.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally
• Interest in building a career in sales or business development
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building ability
• Proactive, organised, and keen to develop

About Us

Dawsongroup is a leading asset rental business with over 50 years of experience in the rental market. Operating for over 90 years as a family business, we still hold the values that built our success, now supported by new investment to drive future growth.

• Specialists in Temperature Control Solutions across multiple industries
• Strong focus on customer service, innovation, and sustainability
• Ongoing investment in people, training, and progression
• A collaborative culture built on integrity and growth

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

About Your Future

This role is designed as a clear pathway into a Business Development Manager position. You will gain real sales experience, develop your skills, and grow your career within a supportive environment.

• Clear progression into a Business Development Manager role
• Funded training and development opportunities
• 2x life assurance and wellbeing support
• 24 days standard leave allowance + plus your Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Opportunities to progress within Dawsongroup nationally and internationally

If you are looking to build your career with a business that genuinely invests in its people and supports your growth, this could be the opportunity for you. Join a company where you can develop, progress, and make an impact, because our people are our greatest asset.

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