Business Development Executive – Data & AI Solutions (EdTech)

Magic EdTech; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic EdTech is seeking a Business Development Executive to lead the Data & AI solutions business in the New York Region. The candidate will drive growth by managing relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector, including K-12 districts and universities, leveraging knowledge in AI, cloud, and data technologies.

Successful candidates will have a strong network and experience in business development and sales within technology. This position involves significant engagement with clients and the ability to work independently through the complete sales cycle.

Qualifications

• Strong network within the education and learning industry.
• Experience in business development, sales, or account management for technology.
• Understanding of AI, analytics, data platforms, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth for Data & AI solutions in the education sector.
• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals.

Skills

Business development

Sales and account management

AI and data solutions

Relationship building

Cloud technologies

Tools

CRM tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Business Development Executive – Data & AI Solutions (EdTech)

Location: New York Region

Geo Focus: USA

Market Focus: EdTech, Publishing, and Higher Ed

Role

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to drive growth for our Data & AI solutions business across USA EdTech companies, educational publishers, K–12 districts, and Universities. The ideal candidate will have strong industry connections, experience selling technology or consulting services, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders on AI, data, and cloud transformation initiatives.

Business Development & Pipeline

• Own end-to-end business development for Data & AI engagements in the education sector.
• Prospect, qualify, and build new client relationships through outreach, networking, referrals, and events.
• Manage pipeline, forecast revenue, and track opportunities using CRM tools.
• Lead RFP/RFI responses and proposal development with internal teams.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals.

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Build relationships with CTOs, CIOs, CDOs, and senior stakeholders.
• Understand client challenges and recommend data and AI solutions.
• Deliver presentations, demos, and business discussions tailored to the education sector.

You will sell and position solutions spanning

• Data modernization, analytics, and reporting solutions
• AI/ML and LLM-powered applications
• BI and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Looker
• Cloud solutions across AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Data governance and secure data architecture
• Staffing and professional services for Data & AI talent

Market & Industry Engagement

• Stay updated on AI, cloud, and EdTech trends.
• Represent Magic EdTech at industry events and conferences.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong network within the education and learning industry.
• Experience in business development, sales, or account management for technology, AI, data, or cloud services.
• Experience working with EdTech companies, publishers, K–12 institutions, or universities.
• Understanding of AI, analytics, data platforms, and cloud technologies.
• Strong communication, presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage the full sales cycle independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Databricks, AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• AWS, GCP, or Azure certifications are a plus.