Business Development Manager- AI & Agents

Job Purpose The Business Development Manager- AI & Agents is responsible for building and owning a fully self-sourced new-business pipeline for AI Agents, AI Apps, and AI Models across the assigned markets, converting qualified opportunity into signed revenue.

The role requires a consultative, diagnosis-first business development professional who can navigate complex, multi-stakeholder organizations, build stakeholder maps and account plans, and translate operational pain points into specific, relevant AI use cases.

The role applies structured, disciplined qualification (MEDDPICC or equivalent) and works both directly and through the company's channel and partner ecosystem to close new business.

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities New Logo Acquisition Own full-cycle prospecting, qualification, and closing across an assigned account territory within the UAE market. Build and own a fully self-sourced, hunter-owned pipeline — no inherited pipeline, no renewals, and no account management.

Apply structured, disciplined qualification (MEDDPICC or equivalent), qualifying in and disqualifying out with equal rigor. Consistently work toward and achieve assigned business development and revenue targets.

Identify decision-makers, influencers, buying centers, and potential entry points within target organizations. Account Research & Go-to-Market Planning Take full ownership of assigned target accounts and conduct comprehensive account research that feeds live account plans, not a standalone exercise.

Build and maintain account plans and stakeholder maps for a defined target account list (NAL). Develop a strong understanding of each target account, including business model, technology landscape, procurement structures, and key stakeholders.

Translate a client's operational pain points into specific, relevant AI Agents, AI Apps, and AI Models use cases. Research a prospect's business, technology, and recent moves thoroughly before any first meeting.

Prospecting & Business Development Conduct proactive outbound prospecting through multiple channels, including calls, email, LinkedIn, networking, events, referrals, and industry connections. Generate and co-develop pipeline together with Marketing through account-based marketing (ABM) efforts.

Generate and manage pipeline in partnership with the company's channel and partner ecosystem. Lead prospecting at industry exhibitions and events using a pre-built target list, rather than general floor-walking. Qualify opportunities based on business need, commercial potential, buying authority, timing, and fit.

Consultative Selling & Deal Closure Understand the prospect's business challenges and translate them into potential technology solutions. Develop compelling commercial propositions, proposals, and presentations in collaboration with relevant internal teams.

Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and deal progression. Own opportunities from initial prospecting through qualification, proposal, negotiation, and closure. Close deals directly or indirectly through strategic partnerships and channel relationships.

Leverage partnerships to access new markets, accounts, and opportunities. Clearly articulate the business value, ROI, and impact of proposed technology solutions. CRM, Pipeline & Reporting Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospects, activities, opportunities, and deal stages in the CRM.

Provide regular visibility on pipeline value, forecast, conversion rates, activities, and expected closures. Ensure disciplined follow-up and progression of opportunities. Analyze pipeline performance and continuously improve prospecting and conversion approaches.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Pre-Sales, Engineering, Production, Products, finance, Legal, and other relevant functions to ensure commercial commitments are realistic and deliverable. Coordinate internally to develop customized solutions and proposals for prospects.

Ensure a smooth transition from closed opportuni