Sales Director

CompanyFI Group

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/23/2026

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Occupation Type

Marketing, sales and advertising directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£87,300 (£44.77 per hour)

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Description

Ready to shape the future of innovation?

At FI Group by EPSA, we support companies in advancing their innovation projects — and now we are looking for an experienced commercial leader to help us accelerate our growth.

If you are strategic, entrepreneurial, and passionate about business development, this role is for you.

We are seeking a Sales Director in London to steer our commercial strategy and lead business growth across the UK, who will have the following Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Management & Business Development

Build, develop, and retain a diversified portfolio of clients across different sectors and company sizes.
Self-generate leads, conduct prospecting activities, secure appointments, and negotiate contracts with senior stakeholders (CEOs, CFOs, Technical/Innovation Directors).
Prepare tailored commercial proposals and finalise contractual agreements.
Oversee the successful delivery of all assigned projects and maintain strong relationships with partners.
Support marketing activities and build a robust networking strategy to strengthen indirect business channels.

Update client and partner data weekly within the CRM system.

Strategic Leadership

Develop, implement, and own the UK sales strategy and annual sales plan.
Lead, mentor, and manage the UK sales team to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
Set clear KPIs and ensure the team focuses on high‑value business development opportunities.
Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the UK business alongside the management team.

Key Account & New Business Development

Drive the acquisition of high‑value strategic accounts, managing complex negotiations.
Engage senior decision-makers to secure long-term partnerships.
Strengthen relationships with strategic partners and oversee the delivery of key client projects.
Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to develop impactful demand‑generation strategies.
Ensure accurate CRM reporting to support forecasting and sales analysis.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a candidate who brings:

5+ years of commercial leadership experience in B2B professional services, consultancy, or innovation funding.

Essential: At least 3 years of experience managing and developing high‑performing sales teams.

Strong understanding of the UK economic landscape and key innovation sectors.

Solid comprehension of technical and innovation environments.

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, both written and verbal.

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 — a full day off for the entire office to disconnect and recharge.
5% company‑matched pension contribution.
Flexitime to support work–life balance.
Private health coverage from day one + 50% discount on Virgin Gyms.
Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
Employee referral bonus.

Competitive package including fixed salary + variable compensation.

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.

Join Us

If you want to lead FI Group’s growth in the UK and make a meaningful impact in the world of innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of our global innovation community.

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