Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager AI and Data ConsultancyLondon 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 ..... full job details .....