Business Development Manager - AI Start-Up

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a high-growth AI start-up as its first dedicated commercial hire.The business has developed an innovative platform focused on helping industrial and operational organisations optimise complex systems through advanced modelling and intelligent decision-making tools. Having already secured early enterprise engagement and been recognised as a particularly exciting growth prospect within the sector, the company is now entering its next phase of commercial expansion.The organisation has recently been awarded Innovate UK funding in recognition of both the strength of the technology and its future market potential.This role offers the opportunity to work directly alongside the Founder to help build the commercial function from the ground up within a highly innovative and technically sophisticated business.The OpportunityThis is a hands-on business development role focused on generating new conversations, understanding operational challenges, and converting opportunities into pilot programmes and long-term partnerships.Key responsibilities will include:Identifying and engaging prospective customers through proactive outbound activityConducting cold outreach campaigns via phone, LinkedIn, and emailSpeaking with operational leaders to understand inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and operational pain pointsQualifying opportunities and coordinating demonstrations with the technical teamSupporting the conversion of prospects into pilot subscriptions ..... full job details .....