Business Development Manager | AI & Data Consultancy
London | Hybrid - 1 day per week in office
£50,000 basic + Target bonus
The business delivers bespoke AI and data solutions, working closely with clients to understand complex business challenges and develop technology-led solutions around them. They’re now looking to expand into new markets and build a stronger, more structured outbound sales function.
This isn’t a high-volume or transactional sales role. They’re looking for someone consultative, commercially curious and confident engaging senior stakeholders, who wants to properly understand a client's challenges before discussing a solution.
The role Working closely with the Head of Commercial, marketing and technical teams, you’ll take ownership of developing qualified new business opportunities.
You’ll be responsible for:
Building outbound pipeline across new target sectors and accounts
Identifying and engaging senior data, technology and business decision-makers
Running discovery and qualification conversations with prospective clients- Both virtually and in person
Developing thoughtful, multichannel outreach across phone, email, LinkedIn and events
Mapping buying groups and identifying the key commercial stakeholders
Working alongside technical specialists to progress opportunities through scoping and early proposal stages
Building relationships with prospects who may not be ready to buy immediately
Contributing to how the wider commercial team approaches new markets and accounts What we’re looking for:
You could already be operating as a Business Development Manager, or you may be a high-performing SDR/BDR ready to take the next step into a broader commercial position.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
3+ years of B2B business development or sales experience
Experience within technology, consultancy, professional services, data/AI or another complex B2B environment
A track record of generating pipeline through proactive outbound activity
Confidence running discovery conversations with senior stakeholders
Strong communication, questioning and listening skills
A genuinely consultative approach to business development
Commercial curiosity and an interest in AI, data and emerging technology
A collaborative, team-first mentality If you’re looking to move beyond transactional selling and develop your career within one of the most exciting areas of the technology market, this could be a brilliant next step.
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