Sales Development Executive

InnoFund; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Dog friendly office

3pm finish on Fridays

Annual companywide holiday

Weekly and monthly incentives

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a full-time Junior Commercial Executive in Manchester. You will be responsible for lead generation through cold outreach, targeting 70+ calls daily. No prior sales experience is required, but a proven track record in the financial services sector is a plus. This role provides ample opportunities for growth and input into company operations. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a dog-friendly office, and annual company holidays abroad.

Qualifications

• Applicants with and without sales experience are welcome.
• Proven track record of hitting sales targets within the financial services industry is a plus.
• Top performers who want to lead and have input in the company’s operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for lead generation and management through software.
• Prospecting through cold outreach, mainly calling, with a target of 70+ calls per day.
• Booking meetings for partners and BDs to explore opportunities.
• Aim for about £300k of new business per year.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Lead generation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sales Development Representative / Junior Commercial Executive / Business Development Executive

Onsite – Manchester City Centre Office

Start date: Monday 2nd Feburary 2026

Our Company

InnoFund is a forward thinking financial services and tech company. As a leading UK tax consultancy specialising in Innovation Incentives (R&D, Patent identification, Patent Box Tax relief and Grants) and Property Taxes (Capital Allowances and Land Remediation Tax relief). We are a company that challenges the status quo in the innovation incentive industry by changing the way innovation is identified, valued, and funded. Our mission is to accelerate UK innovation and ensure a better future for our clients, environment and economy.

Role Overview

This is a full-time office-based role for a Junior Commercial Executive at InnoFund, Located in Manchester city centre. You will be responsible for lead generation and management through software, working on niche sectors and campaigns and managing a healthy pipeline. You will prospecting through cold outreach, mainly calling, with a target of 70+ calls per day, booking meetings for partners and BDs to explore opportunities for R&D tax credits as well as other InnoFund offerings, with a target of £300k new business per year.

Requirements

• Applicants with and without sales experience are welcome
• Proven track record of hitting sales targets within the financial services/ tax industry is a plus
• Top performers who want to lead and have input in the company’s operations
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Dog Friendly office
• 3pm finish on Fridays and weekly and monthly incentives
• Annual companywide holiday (Destinations such as Cyprus and Turkey in previous years)

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain entry into financial services. You would be stepping into an environment where your ideas matter, your impact is immediate, and every day brings new challenges and opportunities to shape something extraordinary. As an employee, you will play a significant role in the development of the company and have the opportunity for rapid career progression and learning.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development