Job Specification
Business Development Manager
Analytics Engines is a pioneering Data Analytics technology company entering a new and tremendously exciting phase
of its development and growth. One of Northern Ireland’s most highly respected software companies, this ambitious
firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to accelerate growth and broaden its international footprint.
Trusted by organisations with global reputations, Analytics Engines has deployed bespoke data solutions across the UK
and Ireland and is expanding further into new international markets.
In September 2021 Analytics Engines was identified as one of the UK’s leading scale-ups after being selected to join the
Tech Nation Applied AI 3.0 cohort. Previously Tech Nation named Analytics Engines as one of the UK’s AI Companies to
watch.
Analytics Engines is strongly committed to supporting and growing the technology community on the island of Ireland
via our flagship data analytics event, Big Data Belfast. Our 2022 conference welcomed over 700 delegates representing
165+ companies, and more than 40 speakers and panellists from organisations including Netflix, Disney Plus, McLaren F1,
DELL Technologies and many more.
About the role
The role is Belfast based and primarily focused on new customer acquisition and building our broader network and
market presence in NI and wider markets.
As a senior sales focused individual you will work as an integral member of our go-to-market team driving and delivering
commercial goals for our bespoke Data Analytics Solutions, Consulting Services and MINERVA licenced IP. The MINERVA
Framework is a collection of market tested IP, designed to be quickly deployed to resolve data science, data integration
and advanced visualisation and modelling requirements.
The role will involve working with the broader sales, marketing, and product organisation to execute our business and
sales plans, delivering growth in customer sales and pipeline. This is an instrumental role in our growth and is focused on
generating and closing sales pipeline to meet and exceed our ambitious goals.
Key responsibilities
Analytics Engines offers the perfect environment for highly motivated, creative, commercial experts to thrive and
contribute to the delivery of truly unique and innovative data solutions. Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Working collaboratively with the wider sales team on definition and validation of our product offerings,
development of our go-to-market strategies as well as customer growth and retention strategies;
- Executing personal business development plans in line with agreed targets for data analytics solutions, consulting
services and licenced IP;
- Identifying new areas of growth for Analytics Engines and a strategy to address these opportunities;
- Identifying and developing partnering opportunities to enhance market reach;
- Taking a global perspective on market opportunities and assessing and delivering opportunities in new geographies
within the UK, Europe and US;
- Generating awareness of the company’s vision with a range of interested parties including shareholders, investors,
partners, media, and customers.
The responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected
to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level, and extent of the post.
Required experience
• 10+ years’ experience in IT Consulting or Sales, ideally with a Big 4 Consultancy or leading software services provider;
- Sectorial knowledge of the Data Analytics and AI & ML domains.
- Demonstrable experience in identifying, progressing, and winning new customers.
- Experience of managing and responding to complex RFP and B2B sales.