National Sales Manager

About this Role

As a National Sales Manager, also known as a Senior Business Development Lead or Sales Leader, you will play a key role in growing Dawsongroup Energy Solutions presence across the diesel generator and power solutions market, based at our Avonmouth branch. This role is focused on building long term value through generator hire, supporting customers with resilient, flexible energy solutions across the UK.

• Leading national business development activity within the diesel generator and wider energy hire market

• Identifying new opportunities, shape solutions, and converting demand into sustainable revenue

• Acting as a trusted advisor to customers, balancing technical understanding with commercial insight

• Working closely with internal operations, marketing, and wider Dawsongroup businesses

• Providing accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and market insight to senior leadership

You may be an experienced National Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, or senior sales professional within energy or asset rental, looking for a role with genuine influence. You combine commercial drive with the ability to build credible, long term relationships.

• Proven experience in business development within power generation, energy hire, or asset rental

• Strong understanding of diesel generators, including specifications, applications, and site use, is advantageous.

• Confident communicator and negotiator, comfortable engaging at all levels

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market trends and customer data

• Self motivated, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously at a national level

• Experience or exposure to renewable energy solutions alongside traditional power

Dawsongroup has been established since 1935 and a leader in asset rental since 1974, supporting customers with smarter asset strategies for over 50 years. As part of Dawsongroup Energy Solutions, you will be helping businesses stay operational, resilient, and prepared in an evolving energy landscape.

• One of the UK’s leading independent asset rental businesses

• A growing energy and power solutions offering, including diesel and low carbon technologies

• A culture built on integrity, collaboration, and long term thinking

• Strong investment in people, assets, and future focused solutions

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

This role offers the opportunity to shape a growing national energy proposition while developing your own career within a stable, well invested business. You will be supported to grow, learn, and make a visible impact.

• Clear internal progression pathways, nationally and internationally

• Funded training and development aligned to your role and ambitions

• 25 days leave (including your birthday) plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)

• Long term incentives, wellbeing support, and life assurance

• The chance to influence the future of energy solutions within asset rental

If you are looking to take the next step with an asset rental business that genuinely values people and long term relationships, we would like to hear from you. Build something meaningful, grow your impact, and shape the future of energy with us. Our people are our greatest asset.