# Business Development Manager - AI POD Solutions
## About the role
Maxaccelerate Technology Group is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in technical contract recruitment. You will strategically position and sell AI POD solutions (dedicated teams of AI engineers, data scientists, ML specialists, and AI consultants) to tech consultancies, AI-driven startups, and enterprise clients.
## Responsibilities
### Sales Strategy & Business Development
- Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for selling AI PODs
- Identify and target AI consultancies, startups, enterprise R&D teams, and system integrators
- Position the POD model as a cost-effective, flexible, and scalable alternative to traditional hiring
- Drive outbound prospecting, lead generation, and strategic partnerships
- Collaborate with leadership on pricing models, service offerings, and value propositions
### Client Engagement & Relationship Management
- Serve as a trusted advisor and educate clients on on-demand AI teams versus traditional hiring
- Lead high-level conversations with CTOs, Heads of AI, Chief Data Scientists, and R&D Directors
- Manage contract negotiations, service agreements, and deal closures
- Refine the sales process based on market trends and competitor analysis
### Market Expansion & Growth
- Develop a scalable strategy for global AI POD sales expansion
- Identify new industries and regions where the POD model can grow
- Collaborate with marketing for lead generation and sales collateral
- Track and report KPIs, revenue growth, and client satisfaction metrics
## Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in technical contract recruitment, staffing, or workforce solutions in AI, Data Science, ML, or Enterprise Tech
- Proven track record in selling technology contract teams, recruitment solutions, or managed services
- Strong knowledge of the AI ecosystem
- Ability to develop a structured sales process and execute high-impact business development strategy
- B2B sales, account management, and consultative selling skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with passion for scaling
- Self-driven and capable of owning a business unit
- Strong negotiation, networking, and presentation skills
## Benefits
- Uncapped earnings – base salary + aggressive commission model
- Global flexibility – work from anywhere or join HQ in Dubai
- Leadership pathway – fast-track to director position within 24-36 months
- Massive growth potential – lead global AI POD sales expansion