The role & impact
In this role, you will grow and develop commercial relationships with accountants and bookkeepers within an assigned territory. You will work alongside partners to create and execute strategies that digitise their practices, driving positive outcomes for their businesses while contributing to revenue and subscription growth.
Through consultative sales approaches, proactive outbound communication, and collaborative quarterly planning, you will help new and existing accounting partners adopt cloud technology. By leading educational workshops, attending events, and demonstrating the value of our platform, you will play a key part in empowering small businesses and expanding our partner network.
The team & how they connect
You will join a collaborative sales team that works closely with technical specialists and internal partner services to deliver complete workflow solutions. The team focuses on nurturing long-term relationships and building strong local communities through peer-to-peer networking and shared events. Together, the team shares insights and uses joint strategies to ensure partners thrive.
Initially, the role will focus on
Managing an allocated territory by categorising, prioritizing, and onboarding new accounting partners.
Generating qualified opportunities through quarterly planning, targeted outreach, and marketing campaigns.
Presenting workshops, running training sessions, and maintaining active touchpoints within Salesforce.
Partnering with technical experts to showcase end-to-end accounting workflow solutions to prospective partners.
Where and how you can work
This is a hybrid role, based in our Manchester office - three days in the office, and two days working from home.
Here are some of the things we are looking for
Experience in sales within a technology or SaaS environment, with a track record of building genuine rapport with partners.
Passion for establishing new relationships, alongside a consultative approach to understanding customer needs.
Practical familiarity with practice management tools, small business accounting software, or similar platforms.
A self-motivated approach to territory management, utilizing structured planning to achieve goals.
Comfortable leading presentations, presenting workshops, or facilitating networking events.
Comfort using CRM systems like Salesforce to maintain clear account details and manage pipelines.
Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.
Skills Required
- Experience in sales within a technology or SaaS environment
- Track record of building genuine rapport with partners
- Experience establishing new customer relationships using a consultative sales approach
- Practical familiarity with practice management tools, small business accounting software, or similar platforms
- Self-motivated approach to territory management and structured planning
- Ability to lead presentations, workshops, or networking events
- Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce
Xero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. materials cite about 21 days PTO, 10 wellbeing days, five Xtra days, a volunteer day, and 12 paid holidays, plus an end‑of‑year shutdown. Company descriptions position this package toward the upper tier among midsize/large tech employers in the U.S. market.
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Parental & Family Support — Primary caregivers are described as eligible for up to 26 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with partner leave in some markets. Family‑forming support via Carrot and access to Modern Health for employees and immediate family reinforce depth in this area.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Access to Modern Health, a funded ThrivePass wellbeing account (U.S.), and flexible/hybrid work are emphasized as part of a broader wellbeing strategy alongside ERGs and “Boost Day” events. Feedback suggests these programs contribute meaningfully to work‑life balance.
Xero Insights
What We Do
Xero is small business accounting software that provides a platform on which businesses can build a fully integrated solution. It’s designed to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. Xero minimises tedious admin by automating routine tasks, delivers valuable insights when needed, and brings together business data, trusted advisors, and powerful apps in one intuitive platform. By alleviating pain points, Xero empowers small business owners to supercharge their business, simplifying the complex and freeing up time from manual admin so they can focus on what really matters to build the business they’ve always envisaged.
Why Work With Us
Xero is a human-centric organization where you’ll have a tangible impact on the success of small businesses and their communities, globally. Our team of energised, forward-thinkers work to make life better for our customers and each other every day. We’re also always committed to supporting you with a flexible environment.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Join us from home or at one of our beautiful workspaces. Xero has offices in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Singapore, and South Africa.
