Area Sales Manager

Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager or a driven Business Development Manager looking for your next move, or perhaps a Sales Executive ready to step up? This Area Sales Manager role within our Truck and Trailer Business Unit focuses on winning new business, growing fleet utilisation, and delivering long term revenue through contract hire, rental, and finance solutions.

• Identify, target, and secure new customers through cold calling, referrals, and networking
• Promote the benefits of usership over ownership to customers operating their own fleets
• Deliver against revenue targets through both short term and long term rental agreements
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline across all product lines
• Work closely with Contract Hire Managers on larger or specialist opportunities
  
  You enjoy building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning conversations into long term partnerships. You are comfortable working in a target driven environment and take pride in delivering results while contributing to a wider team strategy.
• Experience in sales, business development, or account management, ideally within asset rental, transport, or a related sector
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build trust with customers
• Organised approach to managing pipelines, CRM systems, and reporting
• Commercial awareness with an interest in market trends and competitor activity
Not sure you tick every box? We value potential and attitude, so we encourage you to apply

Dawsongroup is a leading asset rental and contract hire business, operating for over 50 years in the rental market and built on over 90 years of business heritage. Our Truck and Trailer Business Unit is at the forefront of delivering smarter asset solutions to customers across the UK.
• A strong reputation for quality assets and long term customer relationships
• Ongoing investment in fleet, infrastructure, and people
• A collaborative culture focused on solving customer challenges
• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. About Your Future This is a role where you can make a visible impact, grow your career, and develop alongside a high performing sales team. You will gain exposure to a wide range of customers and opportunities, helping you build both your commercial and industry expertise.
• Clear progression pathways across the business nationally and internationally
• Funded training and ongoing development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support
• Long term incentives and recognition for performance
• Opportunities to get involved in wider business initiatives and events
People are our greatest asset, and we are looking for someone ready to grow, contribute, and build a successful future with us, if that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. The Company Dawsongroup truck and trailer have been providing specialised contract hire to customers for more than forty-five years. Even now, the team is rapidly expanding and they're looking for passionate people with an eye for career progression and development.