Head of Sales - Business Development in London

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The opportunity

With the continuing and rapid development of tax technology solutions and in particular Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, it is necessary to enhance our operational models to achieve success in the future. In preparation for the future, EY Tax and Law have created a new “Centre of Excellence” (CoE) to support SaaS solutions throughout their lifecycle. Operational management of Tax and Law SaaS solutions and Sales enablement and support to drive the market success of these solutions.

Your Role

You’ll work alongside clients and colleagues, balancing your time between supporting business development activities by providing tailored solutions, advising clients on transformation initiatives, delivering solution workshops, networking with our regional leaders and BD teams, supporting market campaigns as well as working with technology ecosystem partners to position our differentiating solution propositions. If you’re flexible and ready to adapt to a constantly changing environment, there’s no better place to develop your skills. Since you’ll be working directly with clients and regional client teams, some travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Meet the established total sales targets in collaboration with the Global Tax SaaS Go-to-Market Leader.
• Assist member firms with pursuits, demonstrations, commercial discussions, and technical inquiries related to VAT Reporting and e-Invoicing.
• Develop a robust network with regional leaders across various service lines, key client account managers, and Markets/BD leaders to strengthen the pipeline in the region and support essential sales and account strategies to meet and surpass targets.
• Serve as the go-to expert on the various indirect tax technology assets within the CoE, acting as the primary contact for member firms.
• Provide training to member firms on how to effectively position and demonstrate different assets to clients.
• Take responsibility for achieving sales targets in conjunction with the CoE Go-to-Market leader and assist the CoE Leader in reaching overall CoE objectives.
• Participate in champions calls to showcase tool advancements, address challenges, and share success stories.

Minimum of 7+ Years of indirect tax software B2B and pursuit management experience

• Hands-on experience of successfully selling and solutioning applications across different technologies.
• Successful achievement of set goals/targets in the last three consecutive years.
• Expertise in constructing indirect tax solutions with innovative commercial models.
• Keen attention to detail and quality, holding yourself to a high standard of work.
• Confidence and maturity to work effectively with senior leaders across the Business Unit and beyond.
• Strong presentation skills and ability using Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we look for

We’re interested in flexible professionals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. You’ll also need the confidence to give professional advice and guidance to colleagues and clients from a diverse range of cultures, often with limited information - both verbally and in writing. If you’re a fast learner, with strong influencing skills and a genuine passion for shaping and selling large technology operations deals, this role is for you.

We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.