Business Development Manager - AI Solutions | £45,000-£55,000 Base (£70K OTE)|Hybrid - North West

SR2; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to expand their client base and shape the go-to-market strategy. The role involves driving lead generation across healthcare and public sectors, managing senior stakeholder relationships, and collaborating with technical teams. Candidates should have 5+ years in solution sales, ideally in AI, with a proven history of winning significant deals. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 plus OTE of £70K and allows for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in complex solution sales, ideally within AI, cloud, or advanced data/analytics.
• Capable of engaging at C-level and translating technical AI solutions into business value.
• Proven ability to develop go-to-market strategies in low-activity areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development and build a pipeline across targeted markets.
• Develop and refine go-to-market strategies.
• Drive lead generation using Sales Navigator and partner channels.
• Manage relationships with executives and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Complex solution sales experience

Ability to open new markets

Track record of winning six and seven-figure deals

Consultative approach

Commercial creativity

Resilience and drive

Job description

Overview

I'm working with an established AI consultancy that is scaling its UK sales function. With a strong track record in defence, healthcare/NHS, automotive, telecoms, and the public sector, they are known for applying computer vision, machine learning, synthetic data, and cloud solutions to solve complex, real-world business problems.

As Senior Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of expanding their UK client base to shape the go-to-market strategy and win new business in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Leading on new business development, building a pipeline across healthcare, public sector, and industrial markets.
• Developing go-to-market strategy where client activity is low, opening doors in new verticals.
• Driving lead generation through tools like Sales Navigator, events, and partner channels.
• Managing relationships with executives and senior stakeholders across enterprise and government.
• Working closely with internal technical teams to scope and deliver tailored AI solutions.
• Reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating with the Head of Sales to refine UK growth plans.

What you will need

• 5+ years of complex solution sales experience, ideally in AI, cloud, or advanced data/analytics.
• A proven ability to open new markets and build revenue where activity is low.
• Strong track record of winning six and seven-figure deals in regulated industries.
• Consultative approach, able to engage at C-level and translate technical AI solutions into business value.
• Commercial creativity - balancing strategy with hands-on lead generation and deal execution.
• The resilience and drive to thrive in a scaling environment where you will be shaping process as much as delivering results.

Why join

• Be part of a fast-scaling AI consultancy with a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions.
• Work directly with senior leadership - influence strategy while delivering at the sharp end of sales.
• Exposure to regulated sectors where demand for AI transformation is accelerating.
• Opportunity to build and shape the UK sales function, not just execute it.

Next Steps

Interviews are taking place week commencing 15/09/25. Call Beth at SR2 on (phone number removed) for more details.

Business Development Manager - AI Solutions | £45,000-£55,000 base (£70K OTE) | Hybrid - North West England