Sales Associate

Sales Associate Location: London / St Albans (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £40,000 basic + private medical insurance, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, full training provided, and additional benefits The Opportunity We're partnering with a highly regarded, boutique advisory firm that specialises in supporting innovative, high-growth UK businesses with complex R&D tax matters. This is not a cold-calling sales role. Instead, it's a relationship-driven account management position, focused on building long term partnerships with accountancy firms. You'll act as a trusted point of contact-helping accountants navigate when R&D tax moves from generalist into specialist territory, while protecting both their clients and reputation. The Role You'll be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of accountancy firm relationships, becoming a go-to contact within your network. • Build and manage a target list of accountancy firms • Research firms to understand their client base and sector focus • Engage partners and senior stakeholders through thoughtful, professional outreach • Support and attend client meetings alongside senior consultants • Coordinate introductions between accountants, their clients, and technical specialists • Maintain CRM records and track engagement and referrals • Learn and apply consultative sales techniques (no hard selling) No prior R&D tax experience required-full training will be provided. What Success Looks Like • You become a trusted contact, not seen as a salesperson • Your network of accountancy partners consistently refers work • Referrals are well-qualified and long-term in nature • You develop into a key relationship owner within the R&D advisory space • You build strong consultative sales skills over time This vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our and