In the motivational words of fictional football coach Ted Lasso: “Believe in yourselves. Believe in each other.”
At Solutions for Accounting, we don’t just believe. We cheer, chant, and celebrate our team’s success and personal achievements.
That’s why we’re delighted to announce the promotion of our Head of Sales, Nicola Saville, to Sales Director.
Nicola has been a driving force behind the growth of our sales team for more than a decade. She’s passionate, persistent, and leads with a perfect blend of heart and hustle. So, when it came time to appoint a new Sales Director, the decision was as clear as a Premier League VAR replay.
However, her story didn’t start in a boardroom, instead it started, fittingly, on the terraces of a football ground. Read on to learn about Nicola’s journey at Solutions and how we strive to offer our wonderful staff plenty of career opportunities and paths to progression.
Nicola went from an ambitious 17-year-old to Solutions’ first female Director
Nicola was first noticed by our Marketing Director, Will Ingleby, not in a suit but in a stadium, where she was confidently selling raffle tickets at halftime. Nicola’s effortless sales skills impressed Will and shortly after he recruited her at BluebirdCRM. The company would later be acquired by Solutions for Accounting.
At just 17, she was already making waves, becoming an expert in Act! CRM, Sage CRM, and Salesforce. Her early promise wasn’t just noticed internally, as in 2010, Nicola was awarded the Young Employee of the Year award at the East Staffordshire Business Awards — an accolade that signposted her bright future ahead.
Two years ago, after taking maternity leave, Nicola returned to the office with a new title – Head of Sales. She was tasked with growing and nurturing the sales team, a challenge she relished.
Nicola is a highly skilled and seasoned sales professional with a deep and intuitive understanding of consultative selling processes. Nicola’s excellence in managing the sales team, as well as her all-round drive, dedication, and passion towards her work at Solutions made further career progression an inevitability.
On the 1st of April 2025, Nicola was officially announced as Solutions’ new Sales Director, becoming the first female Director in the firm’s history – an incredibly important milestone. She has helped shape the company’s approach, values, and direction towards Sales over the past decade, making her promotion an easy decision.
Her achievement also showcases how the incredibly talented women at the company are helping to push Solutions towards continued success.
Read more: How the remarkable women at Solutions are helping boost your business
Nicola said of the promotion: “I am delighted to be appointed as Sales Director for Solutions for Accounting, especially after having the privilege of working with such an incredible team for over 10 years.
Solutions is a great place to work. The people genuinely care and want everyone to succeed. It’s why I’ve always felt supported and valued in my work and enjoy what I do!
I’m grateful for this opportunity and excited for what the future holds.”
Solutions are committed to supporting every employee on their own career journeys
Nicola’s move up to Sales Director is part of an all-round company ethos aimed at supporting and promoting from within. Solutions’ Technical Director, Gareth Bezant, started as a Sage 50 technician at the firm, and Georgia Foster, the Head of Marketing, joined Solutions as a Marketing Assistant.
Solutions are committed to maintaining a work culture that promotes career progression, longevity, and job opportunities in the East Midlands.
We actively search for talent and aim to offer career paths that allow individuals to grow with us over the long term.
Read more: How our magical team has grown and thrived over the years
Nicola’s promotion is a powerful reminder of the incredible contributions the women within our business make on a daily basis. It’s all part of our broader mission to support gender equality in the tech and finance industries, as well as develop a diverse, well-rounded team with a wide variety of ideas and relevant skills.
Our team continues to grow, get in touch if you think you could be our next star
From a football stand to the boardroom, Nicola Saville’s journey is a reminder that opportunity can strike anywhere – especially when you’ve got grit, smarts, and a natural talent for fostering relationships.
At Solutions for Accounting, we’re confident that Nicola will continue to lead our sales team to win after win, long into the future.
If you think you might be able to bring something new to the team at Solutions, get in touch. We’re always on the lookout for new talent.
Reach out to us by email at enquiries@solutionscloud.uk or give us a call at 0115 840 5075.
Who knows? It might just be the first step on your own amazing career journey.
