Regional Business Development Director

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Regional Business Development Director, Leeds

Client: Azets

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom (flexible across North East and Yorkshire offices)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 668a5f445590

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company? Want a career where no two days are the same? Ready to become a leader in your specialist field?

Who are Azets?

Azets is a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics. We have a wide network of employees and numerous inspiring opportunities in our offices. We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and the largest SME practice.

The Opportunity

This role reports to the UK Head of Sales and Growth, with a strong matrix line into the Regional Managing Director. The purpose is to drive organic growth within the region, supporting business development activities of Partners, Directors, and staff, as well as undertaking personal business development.

• Own the regional growth target and enable business development activities to achieve it.
• Lead sales planning with RMDs, RMPs, and local Partners to ensure robust activity for cross-sales and new client acquisition.
• Develop regional sales strategies and plans to meet revenue targets.
• Provide analysis and reporting on sales performance, utilizing sales tools and systems.
• Champion the use of LeadsGo and Salesforce, ensuring high-quality data and pipeline management.
• Organize and facilitate regular growth meetings across the region.
• Collaborate with marketing on regional growth initiatives and campaigns.
• Implement key account management programs, identify cross-selling opportunities, and manage client sales processes.
• Research and develop new client prospects, creating contact plans and supporting training.
• Generate new client inquiries through networking, introducers, and direct contact programs.
• Provide sales support and coaching to regional staff.

Benefits

Our benefits include hybrid and flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscriptions, and more. Discover how we reward our colleagues.