Sales Executive

Dawsongroup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist asset rental business in Manchester is seeking a motivated sales professional to secure truck and trailer rentals while achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates will excel in relationship building and managing their own sales territory. The role offers 25 days leave, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Long-term incentive schemes

Cycle to work schemes

Funded training

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in achieving sales and profit in a B2B setting.
• Comfortable engaging with decision-makers and nurturing client relationships.
• Confident using CRM systems to manage leads and accounts.
• Well-organised and capable of managing your own sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Secure long and short-term truck and trailer rentals across your regional area.
• Deliver against agreed sales targets and activity plans.
• Build a healthy sales pipeline across our full product range.
• Maintain a high utilisation rate across our fleet.
• Keep our CRM updated to reflect your activity and pipeline accurately.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales achievement

CRM usage

Cold calling

Territory management

Job description

About this Role

We’re looking for someone who can build strong relationships, bring in new business, and support our customers. If you have experience achieving sales and profit targets and thrive in an environment where every day looks a little different, this might be your next move.

• Secure long and short-term truck and trailer rentals across your regional area
• Deliver against agreed sales targets and activity plans
• Build a healthy sales pipeline across our full product range
• Maintain a high utilisation rate across our fleet
• Keep our CRM (SID) updated to reflect your activity and pipeline accurately

About You

You're self-motivated, solution focused, and know how to turn a lead into a loyal customer. You value structure but love the freedom to manage your day your way.

• Proven experience in achieving sales and profit in a B2B setting
• Comfortable engaging with decision-makers and nurturing client relationships
• Confident using CRM systems to manage leads and accounts
• Can spot an opportunity and aren't afraid to cold call
• Well-organised and capable of managing your own sales territory

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

About Us

Dawsongroup is a specialist asset rental business, supporting supply chains across the UK and Europe. We provide commercial vehicles and smarter asset strategies to help our customers stay agile, grow sustainably, and keep moving.

• We’re people first and customer led, solving real world challenges every day
• We’ve been around for over 85 years and are constantly evolving
• Our vision? To be the go-to partner for resilience and growth in supply chain operations
• We pride ourselves on acting with integrity, fairness and purpose
• You'll be part of a supportive, engaged team who care about getting it right

About Your Future

We believe that investing in you helps us all succeed. Whether it’s training, promotion opportunities, or wellbeing support, we’ve got your back.

• 25 days leave (including your birthday) plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Long-term incentive schemes
• Cycle to work and wellbeing support programmes
• Funded training and real career progression
• 2 x Life assurance cover

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