B2B Sales Executive, R&D Grants

B2B Sales Executive, R&D Grants

This role is ideal for a confident communicator with a background in B2B sales, financial services, or professional advisory, who enjoys working in a target-driven, consultative environment. We are a forward-thinking audit and advisory practice with a specialist division dedicated to Research & Development (R&D) tax credits and grant advisory . Our mission is to help innovative companies unlock funding opportunities that fuel growth, investment, and technological advancement.

Role Overview

As a B2B Sales Executive , you will drive new business by identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with UK-based companies that may be eligible for R&D tax incentives or innovation funding. You’ll act as the first point of contact, qualify leads, manage outreach campaigns, and book consultations for our technical specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting to UK businesses in innovation-led sectors (e.g. tech, engineering, manufacturing, life sciences).
• Identify and qualify opportunities for R&D tax credit and grant advisory services.
• Manage inbound inquiries, follow up on marketing leads, and schedule discovery calls for the R&D advisory team.
• Build relationships with CFOs, finance directors, and business owners through consultative conversations.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM (e.g., HubSpot or similar) and manage a steady pipeline of prospects.
• Collaborate with the UK audit and advisory teams to align lead generation with service delivery capacity.
• Meet and exceed monthly KPIs for outreach, qualified meetings, and conversions.
• Stay informed on industry trends, funding changes, and R&D eligibility criteria to communicate value effectively.

Requirements

What We Offer

Ideal Candidate Profile

You’re commercially minded, curious about innovation, and eager to connect businesses with solutions that genuinely make a difference. You thrive in a structured, goal-oriented environment but also bring a consultative approach, focusing on understanding client needs before pitching a service.

Department : Innovation / R&D / Grant Funding

Location : South Africa (Fully Remote)

Employment Type : Full-time

Contact : Nina Willemse, Audit Manager – Audit

About Streets Chartered Accountants

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.

Founded in 1907

Turnover : 40M

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