Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading asset strategy provider in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Temperature Control Solutions team. In this role, you will focus on generating new business and building strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience in sales, be a confident communicator, and have a people-first approach. This opportunity comes with career growth potential and comprehensive benefits including funded training and generous leave.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Funded training and professional development

Long-term incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales-driven environment is essential.
• Comfortable with business development and account management.
• Able to build trust with customers.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and win hire orders.
• Visit customers to uncover opportunities.
• Deliver quotations and proposals.

Skills

Sales-driven experience

Business development

Account management

Confident communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Customer satisfaction

Job description

About this Role

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Temperature Control Solutions team, focusing on our innovative inflatable structures. This is a sales-driven role where you’ll be responsible for growing revenue, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring our solutions deliver real value.

• Generating new business and win hire orders within your area
• Visiting customers and prospects to uncover opportunities
• Delivering quotations and proposals to match client needs
• Driving order conversion through strong pipeline management
• Building lasting relationships with key accounts

About You

You’ll thrive in a sales environment and be motivated by hitting targets and growing your patch. With a people-first approach, you know how to listen to customers, spot opportunities, and turn interest into long-term business.

• Previous experience in a sales-driven environment
• Comfortable with business development, account management, and order-winning activity
• Confident communicator with great presentation skills
• Able to build trust and maintain customer satisfaction
• Keen to learn and willing to take initiative

About Us

Dawsongroup has been supporting supply chains for over 50 years, providing smarter asset strategies across the UK, Europe, USA, and New Zealand. Our Temperature Control Solutions team specialises in flexible cold storage, including award-winning inflatable structures trusted by industries worldwide.

• Over 32,000 premium assets across our group
• A business recognised for innovation and customer care
• Backed by a 90-year heritage as a family business, now part of KKR
• Focused on sustainability, growth, and people development

About Your Future

We believe in growth, both for our business and our people. Joining Dawsongroup means being part of a supportive team where you’ll have opportunities to progress, learn, and shape your career.

• Career pathways across the UK and internationally
• Funded training and professional development
• 25 days leave (including your birthday) plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Wellbeing support, life assurance, and long-term incentives
• Cycle to work schemes and seasonal recognition gifts

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

Dawsongroup

is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Our people are our greatest asset.