Launch of Our “CFO Guide to Building a High-Performing Sales Team: 2025 Edition”

Xact Accounting 6 August 2025

In the construction industry, growth doesn’t happen by accident; it’s the result of intentional, strategic action. At Xact Accounting, our CFO Advisory team has worked closely with hundreds of builders to help them not only understand their numbers but also take control of their sales function and scale with confidence.

That’s why we created the 2025 edition of the Xact CFO Guide to Building a High-Performing Sales Team, a practical roadmap designed specifically for construction business owners ready to unlock the full potential of their sales engine.

Why Sales is the Lifeblood of Construction

Unlike recurring-revenue industries, construction businesses rely on a project-by-project model. This means a steady pipeline of new projects is essential to maintain cash flow, reduce key-person risk, and sustain business viability. The guide outlines why having a structured sales process isn’t just a good idea, it’s a commercial imperative.

What’s Inside the Guide?

This guide covers everything you need to build a top-performing sales team – from defining your value proposition and choosing the right sales channels, to building the team, managing your pipeline, and scaling sustainably. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your current process, each chapter offers clear, practical steps tailored for construction businesses.

You’ll also find bonus tools and resources such as budgeting templates, forecasting tools, and our popular WIP calculator, all curated specifically for builders and tradies.

Built by CFOs Who Know Construction

This guide draws on the expertise of senior leaders in Xact’s CFO Advisory division, commercial accountants who have walked in your shoes. Whether you’re at $5M turnover and aiming for $30M, or already in the thick of growth, the insights are grounded, strategic, and actionable.

 

Don’t guess – get the roadmap. Download the guide today.

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Or speak to our team for tailored support. Book a free consultation with the CFO Advisory team.

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Meet the Authors

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Daniel Wilkinson

Partner & Client Director CPA, B.COM (ACC)

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Douglas Adams

Client Director CPA, B.ACC

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David Holzgrefe

Client Director CA, B.Bus

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Robert Barron

Client Director FAC, AICD

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