Graduate Sales Development Executive

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 xekaoyc 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