Data & Sales AI Manager

Primus Connect; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Data & AI consultancy is seeking Data & AI Sales Managers in London or Manchester. These roles focus on winning new business through consultative selling and engaging with senior decision-makers on data challenges. Ideal candidates have experience in consultative sales or data consulting and are comfortable navigating the data platform ecosystem. This position offers a competitive salary with OTE and hybrid working conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultative sales or data/AI consulting.
• Comfortable conversing with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of platforms like Databricks and Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Win new business in Data & AI services.
• Engage with senior stakeholders on data challenges.
• Drive pipeline growth through proactive strategy.

Skills

Consultative sales experience

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive and driven

Data platform ecosystem awareness

Job description

Overview

Data & AI Sales Manager / Business Development Manager - Data & AI (x2)

Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid, 1-2 days office based)

Salary: Up to £80,000 base + £80,000 OTE (capped at 2× base)

We’re supporting a fast-growing Data & AI consultancy who are looking for two Data & AI Sales Managers. These are new-logo, consultative sales roles where you’ll partner closely with a leading cloud/data vendor and work directly with senior stakeholders across industries.

Responsibilities

• Win new business in Data & AI services (focus on solution building, not product sales)
• Engage with Heads, Directors and C-suite around their data challenges
• Build strong relationships with channel partners and clients
• Drive pipeline growth through proactive hunting and strategic planning
• Collaborate with technical SMEs to shape client solutions

What We're Looking For

• Experience in consultative sales OR data/AI consulting with a strong interest in moving into sales
• Comfortable having conversations with senior stakeholders on data & AI challenges
• Awareness of the data platform ecosystem (Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, etc.)
• Proactive, driven and collaborative - thrives in a high-energy, growing team
• Based near London or Manchester, with hybrid working (1-2 days office per week)

Nice to Have

• Existing network or door-openers in Data/AI or relevant industries (FS, Public Sector, Retail/CPG, Health & Life Sciences)
• Channel/vendor relationships (e.g. Databricks)
• Certifications or deeper knowledge in modern data platforms

Package & Progression

• £80,000 base + £80,000 OTE (capped at 2x base)
• Year 1 target: £1.5m-£2m sales order value
• Huge potential to overachieve earnings and grow within a rapidly scaling business

If you’re a proactive salesperson or a consultant ready to transition into sales, this is a chance to shape your own patch and play a key role in a high-growth, forward-looking team