SaaS Growth & Partnerships Manager - UK

FI Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid work model

Flexitime

Private health coverage

Job summary

FI Group, a leading European consultancy specialising in innovation funding and R&D project financing, seeks a Business Development Manager in London to drive new business growth and expand our UK presence.

You will own the full sales cycle, manage long and complex deals, and engage C-level and finance leaders to forge long-term partnerships. Hybrid work with strong training and a vibrant international culture await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of sales/business development experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in B2B sales within SaaS/FinTech/Financial Services.
• Ability to manage long, complex sales cycles.
• Autonomous, proactive and resilient mindset.
• Experience with R&D tax credits or innovation funding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close new business opportunities across SaaS, FinTech, and Financial Services.
• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Build and manage a strong UK pipeline through proactive prospecting and strategic outreach.
• Engage senior stakeholders to build long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with marketing to maximise inbound and outbound opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM reporting to ensure pipeline visibility and forecasting.
• Contribute to the UK commercial strategy with market insights.

Skills

B2B sales

SaaS experience

End-to-end sales

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Autonomous mindset

R&D tax credits

Job description

FI Group, a leading European consultancy specialising in innovation funding and R&D project financing, seeks a Business Development Manager in London to drive new business growth and expand our UK presence.

You will own the full sales cycle, manage long and complex deals, and engage C-level and finance leaders to forge long-term partnerships. Hybrid work with strong training and a vibrant international culture await the right candidate.