Business Development Manager

Robert Walters UK; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to identify and secure new business opportunities in the Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence sectors. The role involves building strong client relationships and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful solutions, making it ideal for candidates with a proven track record in this field.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within the data, ML, or AI consulting space.
• Strong network across various industries.
• Deep understanding of data science, machine learning, and AI project life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships within data, ML, and AI sectors.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and projects.
• Lead proposal development and pitch processes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Business Development ManagerManchester- HybridWe are seeking a driven Business Development Manager to join a dynamic Data Consultancy team. This is a key role focused on identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities within the Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence space. The successful candidate will be responsible for building strong client relationships and positioning our clients expertise to deliver impactful solutions.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships within the data, ML, and AI sectors.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and projects.
• Lead proposal development and pitch processes, ensuring a clear alignment between client needs and our capabilities.
• Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to shape innovative, value-driven solutions.

The Successful Business Development Manager will have

• A proven track record in business development or sales within the data, ML, or AI consulting space.
• Strong network across a variety of industries or a specific industry.
• Deep understanding of data science, machine learning, and AI project life cycles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, commercially minded and results orientated.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Focus: Business Development

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Sales & Commercial

Focus: Business Development

Industry: Sales

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Knutsford

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 0YHQ5B-1C5BA627

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Consultant: Ayden Bogle

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