About this Role
Are you an experienced National Contract Hire Sales Manager, or a senior Business Development Manager or Fleet Sales Manager looking for your next step in the vans sector? This National Contract Hire Sales Manager role focuses on growing long term contract hire and rental solutions, with a strong emphasis on electric vehicle adoption and fleet transformation.
* Identify and secure long term contract hire, rental and finance agreements across a national customer base.
* Support customers transitioning from ICE vehicles to electric fleets through consultative, solution led selling.
* Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, aligned to revenue and utilisation targets.
* Work closely with internal teams including sales, fleet and electrification specialists to deliver tailored solutions.
* Provide market insight on competitors, trends and EV adoption to support strategic growth.
About You
You may already be operating at a national level or be an experienced regional sales professional ready to step up, with a passion for commercial vehicles and emerging EV solutions. You enjoy building relationships, influencing stakeholders and spotting opportunities where others might not.
* Background in fleet, automotive, leasing, transport or a related sector.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to structure and close complex deals.
* Confident communicator who can engage at all levels and build long term partnerships.
* Organised and self motivated, able to manage a large geographical area effectively
Not sure you meet every requirement, that is okay, we value potential and transferable skills so we encourage you to apply anyway.
About Us
Dawsongroup is a leading asset rental and contract hire business, operating for over 50 years in the rental market and over 90 years as a family founded business, now backed by KKR while staying true to the values that built our success. We support customers with smarter asset strategies, helping them grow while navigating change, including the shift to zero emission transport.
* A market leader in commercial vehicle and asset rental solutions across the UK and beyond.
* Strong focus on sustainability and supporting customers with EV transition strategies.
* Investment in people, assets and innovation to stay ahead in a changing market.
* Collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability and long term relationships
Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
About Your Future
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of fleet solutions, particularly in the transition to electric vehicles, while building a successful and rewarding sales career. You will be supported with the tools, training and autonomy needed to succeed at a national level.
* 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
* Life assurance scheme and wellbeing support.
* Clear progression pathways across the business, both nationally and internationally.
* Funded training and development to support your growth.
* Access to long term incentives and additional employee benefits.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe our people are our greatest asset. If you are ready to take your career forward with a business that values your contribution and supports your growth, we would love to hear from you.