Graduate Sales Development Executive – Finance Startup

About the role

Join a fast‑growing financial consultancy that specialises in R&D tax incentives. As a Graduate Sales Development Executive you will work in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, receiving one‑to‑one training and a clear pathway to an Account Manager or Sales Leader position within your first year.

Key responsibilities

• Identify UK businesses that may qualify for R&D tax incentives.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified leads.
• Engage senior decision‑makers to understand their activities and educate them on R&D tax benefits.
• Book meetings for the Business Development team to progress opportunities.
• Achieve monthly targets and progress through a structured sales pathway.

Required profile

• Driven and ambitious recent graduate.
• Confident communicator with strong verbal skills.
• Competitive, resilient and able to handle rejection.
• Strong interest in building a career in B2B finance sales.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary £23‑25K plus uncapped OTE up to £40K.
• One‑to‑one sales fundamentals, objection handling and R&D tax training.
• Regular performance reviews, call coaching and ongoing development.
• Exposure to innovative businesses across engineering, software, architecture, agriculture, construction and manufacturing.
• Clear progression to Account Manager or Sales Leader within the first year.