Already Successful in Sales? Ready to Earn More From Your Leadership Skills?
Founding Sales Manager (Area Director)
UK SME Responsible Business Association (UKRBA.org)
Self-Employed Leadership Opportunity
UK Territories Available
This is not an employed position.
Are you currently a Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Recruitment Manager, Account Manager, Commercial Manager or other commercially focused professional?
Do you have a strong business network and the ability to build relationships, motivate people and create opportunities?
If so, the UK SME Responsible Business Association may have an opportunity worth exploring.
We are recruiting a small number of Founding Area Directors across the UK.
This is a self-employed leadership opportunity that allows you to build a territory, support Commercial Partners and create a recurring income stream linked to membership growth and business development.
Many of our Area Directors continue with their existing business interests, consultancy activities, client portfolios or professional careers whilst developing their territory. In fact, we actively welcome individuals who already operate within the SME community and have established business relationships.
Whether you are a Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Manager, Commercial Manager, Partnership Manager, Account Director, Business Consultant, Agency Owner, Accountant or business owner, your existing experience and network may be exactly what we are looking for.
Why UKRBA? Why Now?
The business world is changing.
Customers, employees, suppliers and procurement teams are increasingly asking businesses to demonstrate responsible business practices, community engagement and social impact. Businesses that can evidence these activities are increasingly finding themselves in a stronger position when attracting customers, employees and commercial opportunities.
The UK SME Responsible Business Association (UKRBA) has been created to help SMEs do exactly that.
Through membership, accreditation, practical tools and ongoing support, we help businesses demonstrate responsible business practices whilst strengthening their reputation, credibility and competitive position.
We are now launching nationally and building our founding leadership team.
For the right individuals, this creates a rare opportunity to become involved at the beginning of a growing organisation, establish a territory, build long-term relationships and help shape the future development of the Association.
Visit us at:
www.ukrba.org
The Opportunity
Whilst there is a strong commercial element, this is not a traditional sales role.
As an Area Director, you will help introduce the Association to businesses throughout your territory whilst building relationships with key decision makers and professional partners.
Your focus will include:
- Building relationships with SME business owners, directors and decision makers
- Developing partnerships with accountants, consultants, recruiters and professional advisers
- Supporting membership growth within your territory
- Attending networking events and business functions
- Creating strategic partnership opportunities
- Helping develop the Association throughout your area
- Supporting and mentoring Commercial Partners within your territory
- Building a sustainable recurring income stream through membership growth and business development
This is a relationship-led leadership opportunity rather than a traditional target-driven sales role.
Existing Business Activities Welcome
Many of our strongest Area Directors have existing business interests, consultancy practices, client portfolios or commercial activities.
We recognise that successful people are often already active within their local business communities.
Whether you run a business, operate a consultancy, work in recruitment, sales, account management, professional services or another commercial sector, we see these existing relationships as a significant strength.
The opportunity has been designed to complement existing commercial activities rather than replace them.
We are looking for people who are already connected, already active and already trusted within their local business community.
Who We Are Looking For
This opportunity may be particularly suited to:
- Sales Managers, Regional Sales Managers and Territory Sales Managers
- Business Development Managers and Senior Business Development Professionals
- Key Account Managers, National Account Managers and Client Relationship Managers
- Recruitment Consultants, Recruitment Managers and Recruitment Business Development Professionals
- Commercial Managers and Partnership Managers
- Marketing Managers and Agency Account Managers
- Business Consultants, Growth Consultants and SME Advisers
- Chartered Accountants, Practice Managers, Client Managers and trusted business advisers
- Chamber of Commerce members, networking professionals and business community leaders
- Former business owners, entrepreneurs and company directors
- Professionals with strong local business networks and commercial credibility
or
Are you a Business Consultant, Growth Consultant, Management Consultant, Business Adviser, SME Consultant, Fractional Director, Business Coach, Strategic Consultant or trusted adviser to SME business owners? If you already help businesses improve performance, increase sales, develop strategy, solve operational challenges or identify growth opportunities, this opportunity may fit naturally alongside your existing consultancy activities.
Experience within CSR, ESG or responsible business is not essential.
We are looking for commercially minded people who know how to build trust, open doors, create opportunities and develop long-term business relationships.
Income Potential
Unlike many opportunities that rely on one-off transactions, the Association operates a recurring membership model.
As membership and partnership activity grows within your territory, recurring revenue is created through ongoing subscriptions rather than one-off sales.
For individuals with strong commercial skills, business networks and an entrepreneurial mindset, this provides the opportunity to build a recurring income stream that grows over time.
Full details of the commercial participation structure will be discussed during the interview process.
Immediate Interviews Available
We are actively recruiting and interviewing now.
Suitable candidates may be invited to an initial conversation shortly after application.
Interested?
If you are commercially minded, enjoy building relationships and would like to become part of a growing national organisation, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
This is an opportunity to become involved at the beginning, help shape the development of your territory and build something of genuine long-term value.
Please submit your CV together with a brief introduction outlining your background and the area you would be interested in representing.
Work Location: Remote
