AI Services - Business Development Officer (UK only)

Company: Salyant Ltd

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor | Commission-Only

Salyant Ltd delivers production-grade AI engineering and automation services across IT and SaaS environments for UK businesses. We design, build, integrate, and deploy AI systems that operate in live production environments — not pilots, demos, or exploratory proof-of-concepts.

We are seeking a experienced Business Development Officer (BDO) to own UK market sales, responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and closing opportunities for implementation-ready AI services delivered by our AI engineering team.

Services You Will Sell (Strict Delivery Scope):

You will sell only the following services:

• Custom AI implementations aligned to specific business use cases, including internal AI tools and business process automation
• AI workflow automation and orchestration (including n8n or equivalent platforms)
• API integrations and system automation across IT and SaaS platforms
• AI agent configuration, prompt engineering, and model integration (LLMs, embeddings, OCR, retrieval systems)
• Development of AI-enabled features, scripts, pipelines, and supporting logic
• Testing, validation, deployment, and technical documentation
• Post-deployment stabilisation and delivery-phase technical support where contractually agreed
• All work is delivery-led and executed by in-house AI engineers under defined scopes and commercial terms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage UK-based organisations with clear AI, IT automation, or SaaS integration needs
• Qualify opportunities strictly within Salyant's delivery scope and commercial model
• Lead discovery calls focused on business outcomes and implementation readiness
• Own sales conversations from first contact through signed commercial agreement
• Coordinate internally on scope confirmation, timelines, and pricing prior to closure
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline visibility and revenue tracking Build repeat business and long-term client relationships

Contractors are free to source opportunities through their own networks, outbound outreach (including cold calling), partnerships, or other lawful methods of their choosing.

Experience & Profile:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in B2B sales, with direct experience selling AI services or AI solutions
• Proven track record of closing bespoke AI, automation, or AI-enabled services deals
• Background in SaaS, IT services, or ITSM sales is acceptable where the role involved AI-led offerings or a clear transition into AI services
• Strong understanding of how UK organisations evaluate, procure, and adopt AI solutions
• Experience selling professional services, not purely software licences
• Confident engaging with founders, directors, and senior stakeholders
• Self-managed, commercially disciplined, and results-oriented
• Excellent spoken and written English

Commission:

• Commission-only independent contractor role : 8%–12% commission on net revenue generated, based on performance and deal quality
• Commission calculated on revenue actually received (excluding VAT, refunds, chargebacks, and pass-through costs)
• Higher commission tier available for consistent high performers
• Additional Incentive – On-Site Client Engagement
• An additional discretionary bonus may be paid where UK-based in-person client meetings or site visits are required and directly contribute to deal closure
• Any site visit must be pre-approved in writing by the company in advance
• Bonus eligibility requires objective evidence of the in-person meeting (e.g. calendar confirmation, client email reference, meeting summary)
• Site-visit bonuses are payable only after successful deal closure and receipt of client payment

Why Salyant:

• Clear delivery scope — no PoCs, no advisory work
• AI engineers already in place and delivery-ready
• Founder-led organisation with fast, direct decision-making
• Strong and growing UK demand for execution-focused AI across IT and SaaS

This engagement is offered strictly on an independent contractor basis and does not create any employment, worker, agency, or partnership relationship.

To apply:

• Apply via LinkedIn or message directly with a brief overview of your AI sales experience and UK market background.