VacancyTitle: Business Development Manager

Dawsongroup PLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave allowance 24 days + birthday + 8

Funded training

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Long term incentives

Seasonal gifts

Job summary

Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive new business and expand relationships within the South West.

You will promote the full range of temperature control rental and asset solutions, manage your own territory, present tailored proposals and collaborate with internal teams to deliver a seamless customer journey. This permanent, full‑time role offers clear progression, funded training and a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, field sales or account management.
• Ability to manage your own territory and hit sales targets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business across your allocated territory through customer visits, networking and proactive business development.
• Build long term relationships with existing customers, identifying new opportunities and maximising account potential.
• Promote the full range of DGTCS and wider Dawsongroup solutions, delivering added value with every customer interaction.
• Prepare quotations, present tailored solutions and work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Keep your sales pipeline up to date, using CRM tools to manage opportunities, market intelligence and future prospects.

Skills

Business development

Field sales

Account management

Territory management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Location South West

Published 2 months ago

Closing in 16 days

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy.

The Vacancy

About this Role

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or Account Manager looking for your next challenge? As our Business Development Manager within Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions (DGTCS), you'll play a key role in developing new business, growing existing customer relationships and helping businesses find smarter temperature control solutions.

• Drive new business across your allocated territory through customer visits, networking and proactive business development.
• Build long term relationships with existing customers, identifying new opportunities and maximising account potential.
• Promote the full range of DGTCS and wider Dawsongroup solutions, delivering added value with every customer interaction.
• Prepare quotations, present tailored solutions and work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Keep your sales pipeline up to date, using CRM tools to manage opportunities, market intelligence and future prospects.

About You

You're someone who enjoys building relationships, opening doors and turning opportunities into lasting partnerships. Previous business development or field sales experience is important, but if you can demonstrate a strong track record of winning business, building trust and delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

• Experience within business development, field sales, account management or a similar customer facing commercial role.
• Confidence managing your own territory, prioritising opportunities and working towards sales targets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to understand customer challenges and recommend the right solution.
• A collaborative approach, working closely with colleagues to deliver the best outcome for every customer.

About Us

Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions is one of the UK's leading providers of temperature controlled rental and asset solutions, helping customers across a wide range of industries keep their operations moving. As part of Dawsongroup, a business with over 90 years of heritage and more than 50 years in asset rental, we continue to invest in our people, our customers and smarter ways of doing business.

• 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
• Funded training and genuine internal progression opportunities.
• Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing support and long term incentives.
• Seasonal gifts and the opportunity to build a long term career within a growing business.

About Your Future

This is an opportunity to join a business that believes in building lasting customer relationships and investing in its people. You'll have the autonomy to develop your territory, the support of an experienced team and the opportunity to make a real commercial impact while developing your own career.

• Join a market leading business with ambitious growth plans.
• Develop your commercial expertise across a broad range of industries and customers.
• Be part of a collaborative culture where your ideas and achievements are recognised.
• Access ongoing learning and career development opportunities across the wider Dawsongroup business.
• Make a genuine difference by helping customers find smarter asset and temperature control solutions.

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

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The company

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.

"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."

"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."

• Head of Commercial Operations - EMC

"One of the things I value most about working at Dawsongroup is the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real difference. I've been trusted with new challenges, improvement projects and initiatives that benefit colleagues and customers. It's a rewarding environment that encourages innovation, ownership and long-term career development."