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London, United Kingdom£55K–£75K + £15k–£30k Variable + Equity

Business Development Manager at Fast-growing AI automation startup

Are you a technical professional in the built environment looking to pivot into a high-stakes commercial role? This fast-growing AI startup is hiring its first Business Development Manager to lead sales for a platform that is already transforming how major engineering firms operate. With significant early revenue and backed by top-tier funding, this is a rare chance to build a sales function from scratch, work directly with the founders, and sell a product that delivers undeniable productivity gains. If you’re hungry to trade report-writing for deal-closing in the heart of London, this founding role offers significant equity and a front-row seat to the AI revolution.

Overview

Role overview

As the first dedicated commercial hire, you will lead the full sales lifecycle for a platform automating technical reporting in the built environment. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering workflows and cutting-edge AI, identifying key stakeholders at major consultancies and converting high-impact pilots into long-term enterprise contracts.

Company

About the company

Fast-growing AI automation startup

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Own the end-to-end sales cycle, from initial prospecting and technical demonstrations to contract negotiation and closing.
  • Build a scalable commercial playbook and define the sales processes that will shape the future growth of the team.
  • Manage strategic relationships with large-scale consultancy firms and represent the company at key industry conferences.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Deep professional background in technical consultancy or environmental services, with a desire to transition into a high-growth sales role.
  • Proven ability to engage technical buyers and translate complex software capabilities into clear commercial value propositions.
  • Self-starting, resilient mindset with a track record of winning new business or managing competitive bid processes.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Founding commercial hire status with direct influence on the company’s go-to-market strategy and product roadmap.
  • Backed by top-tier funding with proven product-market fit and significant revenue generated within the first year.
  • Opportunity to sell a high-utility AI tool that delivers validated, massive productivity gains to a traditional industry.

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