Graduate Sales Development Executive – Finance Startup

£23k - £25k Base salary - £40,000 Uncapped OTE

Manchester (Northern Quarter)

A fast-growing financial consultancy specialising in R&D tax incentives is looking for ambitious graduates to join their team as Sales Development Executives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic start-up environment led by experienced professionals within the R&D tax sector, offering structured training, rapid career progression, and the chance to work with innovative businesses across a range of industries.

As a Sales Development Executive, you will identify UK businesses that may qualify for R&D tax incentives and introduce them to the company’s specialist advisory team. You will play a key role in generating new business opportunities and building a strong pipeline of qualified prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and contact UK businesses that may qualify for R&D tax incentives
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified leads
• Speak with senior decision makers to understand their business activities
• Educate prospects on R&D tax incentives and identify qualifying projects
• Book meetings for the Business Development team to progress opportunities
• Achieve monthly targets and progress through the structured sales pathway

Training & Development

• You will receive unique 1-to-1 training and mentoring including:
• Sales fundamentals
• Objection handling
• Identifying buying signals
• Understanding decision-maker personality types
• Full training on R&D tax incentives and how they apply to businesses
• You will also receive regular performance reviews, call coaching and ongoing development.

Benefits

• Work with innovative businesses across multiple sectors including Engineering, Software, Architecture, Agriculture, Construction, Manufacturing
• Join a rapid-growing start-up led by industry experts with over 11 years combined experience
• 1-to-1 training and development
• Work in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter
• Clear progression into a Account Manager or Sales Leader role within your first year

What We're Looking For

• Driven and ambitious graduates
• Confident communicators
• Competitive and resilient individuals
• Strong interest in building a career in B2B finance sales