At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sales strategy and drive business growth across the UK.
- Company: Join FI Group, a top European consultancy in innovation funding.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private health coverage, and free gym access.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant, international culture with global events.
- Why this job: Shape the future of innovation while leading a high-performing sales team.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in sales management and experience in R&D tax credits.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Ready to shape the future of innovation?
We are FI Group by EPSA, a leading European consultancy specialising in innovation funding and R&D project financing. Operating in around 40 countries with over 5,000 professionals. Our ambition is to become the global leader in innovation funding and contribute to technological, economic, and environmental progress.
We are seeking a Sales Leader in London to steer our commercial strategy and lead business growth across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, develop and retain a diversified customer’s portfolio (business line and size) through targets identification work, appropriate prospection, and communication action.
- Self-generate leads, ensure appointments and negotiate contracts with your prospects.
- Develop, implement, and own the UK sales strategy and annual sales plan.
- Engage senior decision-makers to secure long-term partnerships.
- Ensure accurate CRM reporting to support forecasting and sales analysis.
- Support marketing activities and build networking to develop business through indirect channels.
- Set clear KPIs and ensure the team focuses on high‑value business development opportunities.
- Manage sales team and promote the achievement of sales and team objectives.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a candidate who brings:
- Essential: At least 3 years of experience managing and developing high‑performing sales teams.
- Essential: Previous experience in the R&D Tax credits landscape.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- A proactive, autonomous, and persistent approach with a strong focus on achieving challenging targets.
- A professional, commercial mindset with the drive to succeed in a target-driven environment.
What We Offer
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing by one day per year of service.
- Full SaaS sales training on our proprietary digital platform.
- Annual mental health day.
- 5% company‑matched pension contribution.
- Flexitime to support work–life balance.
- Private health coverage from day one.
- Free Gym.
- Free Cinema.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Access to Learnlight, an e‑learning language platform offering five languages.
- A vibrant, international culture with global events, including summer and Christmas gatherings across different countries.
Apply now and become part of our global innovation community.
Sales Leader employer: FI Group
FI Group by EPSA is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and international work culture in London that fosters innovation and professional growth. With comprehensive benefits such as flexible working hours, extensive training opportunities, and a strong focus on employee well-being, we empower our Sales Leaders to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to meaningful advancements in R&D funding.
