Business Development Manager

Dawsongroup Plc; Hatton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days leave

Life Assurance

Funded training

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions (DGTCS) is seeking an ambitious individual to join our sales team on a structured career path toward Business Development Manager. You will gain training, build customer relationships and develop commercial experience across a defined territory in the North West.

Key duties include generating opportunities through visits and networking, preparing quotations with Service and Projects teams, and managing the CRM to identify future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Structured commercial career with progression into management.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Confident communicating face to face and over the phone.
• Organised, motivated and able to manage a territory.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through customer visits and networking across the North West territory.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers to grow hire revenue.
• Prepare quotations and commercial proposals with Service and Projects teams.
• Manage your sales pipeline using our CRM and keep records accurate.
• Promote wider Dawsongroup offerings by introducing other Business Units.
• Exhibit initiative to identify opportunities and solve customer problems.

Skills

Customer relationships

Networking

CRM experience

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Are you a Project Development Executive, Sales, an aspiring Business Development Executive, or an ambitious Sales Executive looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions (DGTCS), where you'll build commercial experience, develop customer relationships and follow a structured pathway towards becoming a Business Development Manager.

About Your Future This is more than an entry level sales role, it is the beginning of a structured commercial career with clear progression into a Business Development Manager position. You'll receive support, training and exposure to a wide range of customers while developing the confidence and skills to succeed.

• Generate new business opportunities through customer visits, networking and proactive business development across your North West territory.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers, identifying opportunities to grow hire revenue and deliver excellent customer experiences.
• Prepare quotations and commercial proposals, working closely with our Service and Projects teams to deliver the right solution for every customer.
• Manage your sales pipeline using our CRM, keeping customer information accurate while identifying future opportunities.
• Promote the wider Dawsongroup offering, introducing customers to additional Business Units whenever appropriate.
• You enjoy meeting people, building relationships and spotting opportunities to help customers solve problems. Whether you already have experience in business development or are looking to build on your commercial background, we'll support you to develop your career.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Confident communicating with customers both face to face and over the phone.
• Organised, motivated and happy managing your own territory.
• Comfortable learning new systems and keeping accurate customer records.
• Not sure you meet every requirement? If you have transferable skills, enthusiasm and the desire to learn, we'd still love to hear from you.
• 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
• 2x Life Assurance scheme.
• Funded training and genuine internal progression opportunities across the UK and internationally.
• Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing support and seasonal gifts.
• Long term incentives designed to reward your contribution.
• Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
• Structured development and mentoring from experienced commercial leaders.
• Opportunity to build long term customer partnerships across your region.
• Exposure to a broad range of Dawsongroup products and Business Units.
• A role where your ideas, ambition and commitment are recognised and rewarded.
• Benefit 1 Benefit 2 Benefit 3 Benefit 4 The Values
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Jade Large
• Fleet Manager - Bus & Coach
• "What I enjoy most about my role is the variety that each day brings and the chance to work collaboratively with such a supportive and knowledgeable team. We work well together, always willing to help one another, and it's rewarding to be part of a team that is focused on delivering great results while maintaining a positive and enjoyable working environment."
• David Billington
• Area Sales Manager - Truck & Trailer
• "Since joining Dawsongroup in 2008, I've progressed from Trainee Fleet Quality Controller to Area Sales Manager. The business has continually invested in my development, opening doors to new opportunities and challenges. It's a company where hard work is recognised and career progression is genuinely achievable."

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.

Dawsongroup is a leading provider of asset rental, leasing, and management solutions across the UK, Europe, and beyond, offering a diverse portfolio from temperature control and transport to materials handling, specialist vehicles, and modular buildings. At the heart of its approach is the Smarter Asset Strategy, enabling businesses to access and optimise assets without the financial risks of ownership, supporting scalability, efficiency, and financial control. With deep industry expertise, operational excellence, and a focus on innovation, Dawsongroup helps customers boost productivity, resilience, and sustainability to stay competitive in a changing marketplace.