Business Development Specialist – Data & AI

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

New Business Development Cold Outreach Lead Generation Sales Cycle Management Data & AI Solutions Stakeholder Management C-Level Engagement Consulting Services Sales

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Specialist – Data & AI

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | London | Hybrid | Full-time | £55,000 – £65,000/year

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global consulting and technology company focused on making data matter from a human perspective. Founded in 1996, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates in 28+ countries with over 3,300 people worldwide.

The Role

We’re looking for a highly motivated, hunter-style Business Development Specialist to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and drive new business growth across data analytics, AI, cloud, and digital innovation projects. You will be instrumental in expanding our footprint in the Financial Services & Insurance sector.

  • Location: London, UK (Hybrid, 2 days at Canary Wharf)
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Working hours: Full-time (40h/week)
  • Base Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (gross/year)
  • On-Target Earnings: £90,000 – £105,000

Your Impact

  • Drive new business acquisition by identifying and pursuing high-value opportunities
  • Build and manage a strong outbound pipeline through proactive prospecting
  • Develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, particularly in Financial Services & Insurance
  • Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing
  • Collaborate with consulting and delivery teams to shape tailored solutions
  • Leverage partnerships (Alteryx, Snowflake, Databricks, Qlik, Tableau, AWS, Microsoft) to co-sell

What We Look For

  • 4+ years experience in new business development (hunter role) in IT services, data, AI, or cloud
  • Proven track record of closing new logos from scratch
  • Experience selling consulting services in Data, AI or IT
  • Solid understanding of Data & AI use cases
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

  • Private Medical & Dental Insurance (Bupa)
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Gym & fitness discounts via Pluxee
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aegon
  • Annual discretionary bonus

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