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The Vacancy
About this Role
Are you an experienced New Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager or Sales Manager looking for your next opportunity? As our New Business Development Manager within Dawsongroup Vans, you'll drive new business growth, develop strategic customer relationships and help deliver our sales ambitions through a combination of proactive sales activity and account development.
You'll play an important role in developing our local market, supporting the wider business and ensuring customers receive an excellent level of service. Working with colleagues across the business, you'll help identify opportunities, build relationships and deliver sustainable, profitable growth.
Deliver agreed quarterly and annual sales budgets through personal sales activity and strategic account development.
Identify, develop and grow local and national customer accounts, converting new business opportunities from leads, referrals and prospecting.
Build excellent relationships with customers, providing high standards of service and promoting Dawsongroup Vans as a trusted business partner.
Lead local business development by engaging and motivating sales and hire desk colleagues, acting as a local representative for Dawsongroup Vans.
Identify potential markets within the Ipswich branch area and support opportunities to expand the business across other areas as the network grows.
About You
You'll be commercially minded, self-motivated and confident building relationships with customers and colleagues at different levels. You'll understand the importance of balancing new business growth with customer service, teamwork and long-term profitability.
You have a proactive approach to sales, business development and identifying new commercial opportunities.
You're confident developing customer relationships and building strategic local and national accounts.
You can motivate and engage colleagues, leading by example and encouraging effective working relationships.
You understand the importance of delivering profitable business, selling on service and maintaining focus in a price-sensitive market.
You're comfortable working collaboratively across different teams and following agreed business processes, policies and procedures.
You don't need to match every point perfectly to apply. If you have transferable sales or business development experience, the confidence to build relationships and the motivation to succeed, we'd welcome your application.
About Us
Dawsongroup has been operating since 1935 and has over 50 years of experience in asset rental, having entered the sector in 1974. We provide asset rental solutions to businesses across a range of industries, helping customers build resilience, respond to change and achieve their operational ambitions.
Dawsongroup Vans supports customers across the UK with vehicle rental solutions tailored to their business requirements.
Our approach is built around understanding customer challenges and finding practical ways to deliver value.
We believe in managing our business with integrity, working collaboratively and continually improving the service we provide.
About Your Future
Joining Dawsongroup means becoming part of a business that wants its people to grow alongside it. You'll have the opportunity to develop your commercial skills, build your career and benefit from a package designed to support you both professionally and personally.
24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
2x Life Assurance.
Funded training and internal progression pathways, both nationally and worldwide.
Wellbeing and mental health support, plus Cycle to Work schemes.
Long-term incentives and seasonal gifts.
Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you're ready to take ownership of new business opportunities, build lasting customer relationships and make a real contribution to the growth of Dawsongroup Vans, we'd love to hear from you. Our people are our greatest asset, and we're looking for someone who wants to grow their career while helping us grow the business.
The Company
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.
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The Values
Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
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.
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."
Sarah Gledhill
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."
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