Sales Director
Be our new sales director and lead the sales function to success.
Job Title: Sales Director
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Manchester, Northampton or Dublin – Travel required.
Reporting to: COO
We are on the lookout for a Sales Director to join CBTax and take ownership of our sales function. This role will have you work closely with our C-suite Executives ensuring our sales strategies are aligned with our business goals.
To be successful in this role you will ideally come from a Senior Management, Associate Director or Director level position and have a passion for sales and a desire to lead and nurture teams. It is imperative you can build sales strategies and ensure targets are hit.
Coming from an R&D Tax background would be highly advantageous. We will also consider applications from those with an accounting and/or financial/professional services background.
About CBTax:
CBTax is an award-winning, leading tax consultancy practice supporting clients with research and development (“R&D”) claims and other tax-saving project work. We’ve been recognised as the fastest-growing tax consultancy firm in the UK with an ambition to become the largest R&D practice across the UK and Ireland. CBTax won Business of the Year 2021 at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards and Fast Track Firm of the Year in 2022 at the Accountancy Excellence Awards. In 2024 we won Apprentice Employer of the Year at the SME Awards.
Due to our exceptional growth, we are expanding our office locations to include Dublin & Manchester to complement our Head Office which is in Northamptonshire.
A Day in the Life of a Director at CBTax:
As a Sales Director at CBTax, you’ll inspire and guide your sales team, setting the tone and displaying strong leadership. You’ll review performance metrics, ensuring the team is on track to meet targets, and strategise ways to drive sales initiatives.
Building and nurturing strong relationships with the sales teams is a key part of your role. You’ll spend time cultivating a collaborative and motivating environment, ensuring everyone is aligned with the company’s goals. Regular check-ins with the team help maintain momentum and keep everyone focused on achieving results.
A big focus will be around planning & working closely with the Delivery Director, Operations Director and C-suite Executives. Together, you’ll develop and refine sales strategies that align with CBTax’s overarching business objectives. This collaborative effort ensures that the sales initiatives are not only ambitious but also achievable and well-supported across the organisation.
Client portfolio management is huge. Building out and overseeing the sales portfolio is key to this role. This requires a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, ensuring that all aspects of the portfolio are optimised for success. Your role demands a balance of hands-on leadership and strategic oversight, making every day both challenging and rewarding.
Training and development take centre stage here at CBTax. Whether it’s onboarding new starters or providing ongoing training and guidance to existing staff, you’ll be at the forefront of empowering your team with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Your expertise will help shape a dynamic and capable sales force ready to tackle any challenge.
To be considered for the role:
To be considered for the Sales Director position, you must be willing to embrace travel and manage responsibilities across our offices in Manchester, Northampton, and Dublin. Your commercial acumen will be crucial, as you bring a strong understanding of market dynamics and a keen business sense to the role.
Experience in managing and leading sales teams is essential, as is a proven track record of driving performance and achieving targets. You’ll be a performance-driven leader with the ability to inspire and motivate your team to reach new heights. A strong character is necessary, as you’ll need to lead by example, demonstrating integrity and accountability in all that you do.
Previous experience from a Senior Management, Associate Director or Director level role is a must, ensuring you bring the expertise and confidence needed to excel. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our sales team, driving success, and contributing to the overall growth of CBTax.
What’s in it for you? (Benefits differ between the UK and Ireland. Ask for details)
Joining CBTax as a Sales Director comes with a range of attractive benefits designed to support your success and well-being. You will enjoy a fantastic commission structure as well as a discretionary bonus, recognising your hard work and achievements. We also offer a 5% employer pension contribution to help secure your future.
Your health is important to us, which is why we provide Bupa healthcare.
For those who prefer sustainable travel, our Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme offer excellent options. Additionally, our Home and Tech Scheme ensures you have access to the latest technology to perform at your best.
With Flex Benefits, you can tailor your perks to suit your lifestyle, and our excellent employee incentives ensure that your efforts are always rewarded. Join us at CBTax and benefit from a supportive and rewarding work environment.
We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. For applicants with disabilities, please contact us to let us know of any adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process.
- Locations
- Dublin, Manchester, Northampton
About CBTax
CBTax are a leading professional tax consultancy practice operating across the whole of the UK, specialising in R&D Tax Relief claims. With a wealth of experience from qualified, experienced Chartered Tax Advisers, leading Sector Specialists, Chartered Accountants and Research Analysts.
Our team have knowledge of diverse sectors, tax and industry-based experience to maximise our clients R&D Tax Relief claims.
CBTax won the SME - Apprentice Employer of the Year 2024, the Accounting Excellence – Fast-track Firm of the Year 2022 award, previously winning NBEA – Northamptonshire Business of the Year Award 2021 and are finalist for the NBEA – Employer of the Year 2022.
Sales Director
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