Business Development Associate (BDA)

SGI Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on sales

Training provided

Career progression

Exposure to international clients

Job summary

SGI Solutions is expanding its sales team and seeking ambitious Business Development Associates to help businesses transform their operations with AI-powered automation and digital solutions. The role is Manchester-based with office days required, offering market-competitive pay and commission on sales.

You will identify and approach potential clients, generate leads, present AI solutions, and manage a growing sales pipeline while building strong relationships and onboarding new clients.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in approaching and engaging business owners.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• An interest in AI, automation and emerging technologies.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous sales or business development experience is an advantage; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach potential business clients.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, email, cold calling and networking.
• Introduce our AI-powered solutions and digital services.
• Understand client requirements and arrange product demonstrations.
• Build strong relationships with prospective clients.
• Manage follow-ups and maintain an organised sales pipeline.
• Onboard new clients and help them get set up smoothly.

Skills

English communication

Business development

Negotiation skills

Proactive

AI/automation interest

Right to work in UK

Job description

Find and win business clients for SGI's AI-powered automation and digital services, and help them get started.

Office days required, so Manchester-based is preferred

Hours

Full-time

40 hours a week

Pay

Market competitive

Plus commission on sales

Contract

Employee

Training provided

About the role

Are you a motivated, confident and results-driven person with a passion for sales, technology and business growth? SGI Solutions is expanding its sales team, and we are looking for ambitious Business Development Associates to help businesses transform their operations through AI-powered automation and digital solutions.

Pay is market competitive, plus commission on sales. Commission and take-home amounts are covered at interview.

What you will do

• Identify and approach potential business clients
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, email, cold calling and networking
• Introduce our AI-powered solutions and digital services
• Understand client requirements and arrange product demonstrations
• Build strong relationships with prospective clients
• Manage follow-ups and maintain an organised sales pipeline
• Onboard new clients and help them get set up smoothly

What we are looking for

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in approaching and engaging business owners
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities
• Self-motivated and proactive
• An interest in AI, automation and emerging technologies
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous sales or business development experience is an advantage; training is provided

What we offer

• Performance-based commission opportunities
• Training on AI solutions and sales techniques
• Opportunities for career growth and progression
• Exposure to international business clients
• A supportive, growth-focused team environment

Be part of the future of business automation with SGI Solutions.

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