AI Business Development Director

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy seeks an AI Business Development Director to spearhead AI initiatives across the UK. The role involves driving the full AI business development cycle and building impactful client relationships. Candidates should have significant business development experience, especially in AI, and be comfortable with consulting-led solutions.

Benefits

Generous company bonus

Full corporate benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive business development experience, with at least 1 year focused on AI.
• Strong track record selling consulting-led or bespoke software/infrastructure services.
• Deep understanding of the AI landscape and its business/commercial value.

Responsibilities

• Own the AI business development lifecycle: from lead generation through to close.
• Engage new clients or existing strategic accounts to identify AI-driven growth opportunities.
• Translate business problems into AI use cases.

Skills

Business Development

AI Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Creativity

Strong Communication

Job description

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

AI Business Development Director

London – Hybrid

We’re working with one of the world’s leading technology consultancies — a global powerhouse with a deep-rooted commitment to innovation, transformation, and sustainable growth.

As part of this expansion, they’re hiring a Business Development Director to help take their AI capabilities to market. You’ll be joining a collaborative team of subject matter experts and client partners, with a clear mission: shape the AI agenda of enterprise organisations across the UK.

What you'll be doing:

• Own the AI business development lifecycle: from lead generation through to close

• Work directly with the AI Leadership to shape the go-to-market approach

• Engage new clients or existing strategic accounts to identify AI-driven growth opportunities

• Translate business problems into AI use cases

• Liaise with delivery teams to ensure smooth client handover and execution

• Build relationships with partners and ecosystem players to amplify reach

• Stay on top of market trends and share insights with your peers

• Travel for client meetings and attend industry events to represent the AI Practice

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive business development experience, with at least 1 year focused on AI

• Strong track record selling consulting-led or bespoke software/infrastructure services

• Deep understanding of the AI landscape and its business/commercial value

• Multi-Industry experience (you’ll be comfortable across a wide client portfolio)

• Commercial creativity – you know how to position solutions, not just technologies

• A self-starter mindset with a collaborative, team-first approach

• Strong communication skills and stakeholder gravitas

• SC clearance eligibility (or already cleared) is a bonus

Package:

• Generous company bonus

• Hybrid working in Central London

• Full corporate benefits package

To hear more about this opportunity, reach out to Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706.