Sales Director

Posted 23 February 2026
Salary £100000.00 - £120000 per annum + Commission & Hybrid working
LocationEast London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Sales
ReferenceBBBH432720_1771859849

Job description

? Sales Director, R&D
? London
? £100,000 - £120,000 + commission
? Hybrid, 2 days working from home per week

About the Company
A fast?growing global innovation consultancy supporting organisations in securing funding, tax incentives and strategic support for research, technology and sustainability initiatives. With a strong international footprint and a mission to drive positive economic and environmental impact, the business is expanding rapidly in the UK and now seeks a commercial leader to shape the next phase of growth.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Lead and execute the UK sales strategy to drive revenue and market expansion.
  • Manage, mentor and motivate a high?performing sales team.
  • Win high?value accounts through senior?level engagement with CEOs, CFOs and Innovation leaders.
  • Build a strong pipeline through proactive prospecting and partnership development.
  • Ensure CRM accuracy to support forecasting and commercial decision?making.


What You Will Need to Succeed

  • Extensive R&D knowledge & experience
  • Extensive commercial leadership experience in consultancy, B2B services or innovation?related finance fields
  • Proven experience managing and developing successful sales teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence C?suite decision?makers.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Highly proactive, driven, persistent and comfortable in a target?led environment.

Benefits

  • 25 days' holiday (increasing with service) + annual Mental Health Day.
  • Flexitime and hybrid working options.
  • Private healthcare from day one + discounted gym membership.
  • 5% matched pension, enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
  • Competitive fixed + variable pay, global events, training & development.

What You Need to Do Now
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