Senior Account Manager / Business Development – R&D and Innovation (Open to Transferable Backgrounds), City of London


We are working with a rapidly growing, market-leading consultancy in the R&D and innovation funding space, who are scaling their commercial team in the City of London.


This is not a standard sales role. Our client is looking for commercially sharp, relationship-driven individuals who already have a network, understand how to open doors, and can build long-term client relationships at a senior level.


The product can be taught. The network, credibility and mindset cannot.


You will be responsible for building and developing your own portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries, helping businesses unlock funding and tax relief linked to innovation, growth and investment. This is a role for someone who wants to move quickly, build something of their own, and be rewarded properly for doing so.


What you will be doing:


*Building and developing a portfolio of clients across sectors investing in innovation and growth
*Identifying and creating new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and proactive outreach
*Owning relationships end-to-end, from initial conversation through to ongoing account development
*Working closely with delivery and compliance teams to ensure a smooth and high-quality client experience
*Operating with a high level of autonomy, accountability and commercial focus
*Using data and performance metrics to track and improve results


Experience in R&D tax or innovation funding is helpful, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to generate business, build trust, and leverage an existing network.


Strong transferable backgrounds include:


*Professional services (tax, accounting, consultancy, corporate finance)
*Legal (client development, corporate, commercial or technology-focused roles)
*Technology sales (particularly solution-led or enterprise environments)
*Engineering or technical recruitment with an established client base
*Life sciences / pharma commercial roles
*Innovation, grants or funding advisory


If you currently sell into CFOs, Finance Directors, CTOs, Heads of Engineering or similar senior stakeholders, you will likely align well.


What we are looking for:


*Proven ability to win new business and build lasting client relationships
*A strong "black book" or the confidence to build one quickly
*Commercial awareness and the ability to sell value (not just price)
*A proactive, resilient mindset with a genuine drive to succeed
*Strong communication skills and credibility with senior stakeholders
*A self-sufficient approach with high personal standards


This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details…