Business Development Executive

Job Details

The Vacancy

About this Role
We’re looking for a confident, people-focused Business Development Executive to help us grow our used vehicle and trailer sales across the UK. This is your chance to make a real impact in the asset rental industry, selling from one of the country’s most respected truck and trailer fleets.

Selling used trucks and trailers to new and existing customers (retail and trade)
Owning and managing your territory, driving revenue and margin growth
Building lasting relationships with customers, partners and internal teams
Spotting opportunities others might miss and act quickly to convert them
Staying informed on market activity, competitor pricing, and customer trends

About You
You’re a self-starter who thrives on trust and responsibility, with a natural ability to connect, communicate and close. You’re proactive, persuasive and not afraid to pick up the phone or walk through the door.

An experienced negotiator with the ability to construct, deliver and close complex proposals to multiple stakeholders, both trade and retail
Strong organisational skills, you’re comfortable planning your time and managing your own patch
Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider national team
Great at building rapport with people at all levels
Some knowledge of trucks and trailers? Even better, but not essential

We welcome people from all backgrounds, and if you don’t tick every box below, please still consider applying.

About Us
Dawsongroup is one of the UK’s leading providers of asset rental solutions across supply chains, logistics and infrastructure. At Dawsongroup truck and trailer, we support our customers with smarter asset strategies that give them resilience, agility, and long-term growth.

We’re a purpose-led business with strong values and a focus on long-term sustainability
We believe in doing the right thing, ethically, environmentally, and socially
We support our people with clear development paths, internal mobility, and funded training
Our team is friendly, knowledgeable and ready to help you thrive
Our commitment to integrity, excellence and accountability shapes everything we do

About Your Future
This role gives you the freedom to take ownership, build your territory, and contribute to a business that’s constantly evolving. You’ll be supported, encouraged, and recognised because we know people are our greatest asset.

25 days leave (including your birthday) plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
Life assurance (2x salary)
Funded training and development
Cycle to work scheme and long-term incentive opportunities
Wellbeing and mental health support

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

Are you driven to succeed and motivated to achieve your goals? If you’re a results-oriented, self-motivated sales professional looking to make a tangible impact on a rapidly growing company, we want 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.

The Benefits

Luxury

Luxury seasonal staff gifts

33 days

33 days paid leave per year (including bank holidays)

Life assurance

Life assurance x2 annual salary

Support

Employee networks, mental health support and Wellbeing teams across the business to support you at work and outside work

Employee Participation Bonus Plan

Long term company performance related bonus for all employees

Progression

Nationwide and global progression opportunities