Business Development Manager – AI & Data

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An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Business Development Manager to join a growing AI and Data business, with flexible part-time hours, qualified leads and uncapped bonus potential.

Business Development Manager – AI & Data

Location: Birmingham / Remote (occasional office attendance)

• Part-time, permanent
• 20 hours per week, fully flexible
• £40,000–£50,000 FTE (£21,333–£26,667 pro rata)
• Uncapped bonus with potential to earn 100% of base salary

You must be authorised to work in the UK.

Our client provides AI and Data solutions, helping businesses improve efficiency and make better use of their data through AI, analytics, automation and digital transformation.

As the business grows, they are seeking a Business Development Manager to develop opportunities and build relationships with prospective customers.

The Role

This position suits an experienced B2B sales professional seeking flexible, part-time work with excellent earning potential.

The focus is on qualifying and developing opportunities rather than extensive cold calling or closing sales. Marketing-generated leads, enquiries and referrals will be provided. You will engage prospects, understand their needs and identify genuine commercial opportunities.

Working with the COO, CTO and technical consultants, you will qualify opportunities before passing them to senior colleagues for proposals, pricing and closing. Networking and relationship building will also help generate new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow up inbound enquiries, marketing leads and referrals.
• Understand customers' business challenges, objectives and requirements.
• Qualify leads by establishing needs, decision-makers, budgets and timescales.
• Identify opportunities for AI, data analytics and automation solutions.
• Build relationships and nurture prospects through the early sales stages.
• Work with senior colleagues and technical consultants to develop qualified opportunities.
• Present opportunities for proposals, pricing and closing.
• Attend networking events and meetings to generate business.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and manage the sales pipeline.
• Provide feedback on lead quality and campaign performance.
• Support proposals and negotiations where required.

Key Skills and Experience

• At least three years' experience in B2B sales, business development, internal sales or a similar commercial role.
• Proven ability to qualify leads and develop viable sales opportunities.
• Consultative selling skills and an understanding of customer needs.
• Understanding of IT services, data analytics, business intelligence, data integration or related technology solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging senior decision-makers.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of buying motivations.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage a sales pipeline independently.
• Experience using CRM systems and sales or marketing tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with commercial, marketing and technical teams.
• Degree-level education.

Desirable

• Experience in IT services, data services, AI or technology consultancy.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, automation or digital transformation.
• Experience with HubSpot or Mailchimp.
• An IT-related degree or knowledge of project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Uncapped performance-related bonus, with potential to earn 100% of base salary.
• Flexible 20-hour week, arranged to suit your preferences, such as 2.5 days or five four-hour days.
• Primarily home-based, with occasional attendance at the Birmingham city centre office, networking events and client meetings.
• Marketing-generated leads, allowing you to focus on developing opportunities rather than extensive cold calling.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced B2B sales or business development professional looking for flexible part-time work and the opportunity to develop business in the AI and Data sector, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply today and check your inbox for instructions on completing your application and providing any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

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