\\n \\n Founded in 2017, Unit8 is a fast-growing Swiss AI and data analytics consulting and services company dedicated to solving complex problems of traditional industries like automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing and pharma. We work with some of the biggest organisations in Europe to solve the challenges that directly affect their business - be it operations, finance, manufacturing or R&D. Since our foundation, we have successfully delivered more than 180 projects and have grown to 110+ talented individuals across 5 office locations.Unit8\\xe2\\x80\\x99s mission is to drive the adoption of AI and Data Science in the non-digital industries and to help accelerate their digital transformation. Among its activities, Unit8 dedicates a part of its resources and time on projects that deeply matter to us - that includes collaboration on pro-bono and \\xe2\\x80\\x9cengineering for good\\xe2\\x80\\x9d causes.RequirementsAre You a team member we are looking for?Unit8 is looking for a Data & AI Business Development Manager to join our Growth organisation in Zurich. The purpose of the role is to execute Unit8\\xe2\\x80\\x99s go-to-market and actively drive new business acquisition. You will help our customers obtain value from the latest data & AI technologies by driving an entire lifecycle of customer engagement - from the initial prospecting, via leading business development activities (needs understanding, pre-sales, presentations, proposal build-up) and negotiations & contracting. You will partner with our delivery organisation to onboard new customers and you will play a key role in ensuring customer success.What You\\xe2\\x80\\x99ll DoAs a Data & AI Business Development Manager within the Growth Team you\\xe2\\x80\\x99ll be faced with the following challenges within a high-growth, fast-moving company:
Actively execute Unit8\\xe2\\x80\\x99s GTM to customers to win new customers and projects (quota carrying)
Consult new and existing clients on their challenges and needs related to Data & AI
End-to-end responsibility for customer acquisition from lead generation to deal signature (you will be assigned a yearly sales quota)
Contribute to broader business development by preparing and participating in industry conferences, communities, workshops and events
Help our customers leverage Data & AI (including GenAI) technology advancements by identifying the customers\\xe2\\x80\\x99 needs and translating them into value add solutions
You are:
Strong track record of business development in IT consulting /services with at least 5+ years of working experience in the domain
Proven experience in new business acquisition, preferably in the IT consulting /services space
Strong domain knowledge in data, analytics, machine learning, AI and cloud
Self driven, can do attitude, fast learner, ready to face challenges as they arise
Preferance for technical background
Highly organised and independent
The ideal candidate is fluent in English (mandatory) and German (mandatory).
Great communicator, dynamic and motivated to represent Unit8 externally
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time (mostly Switzerland and DACH region)
BenefitsWhat we offer?
An opportunity to join the fastest growing Swiss Company (according to Financial Times)
Entrepreneurial environment with highly team-oriented culture and the chance to co-build Unit8
Sales compensation dependent on the sales performance
Work on cutting-edge data, AI & analytics topics (e.g., Generative AI) that have real impact across industries
Help shape company GTM regarding Data Platforms
A culture that is performance-oriented but at the same time friendly & supportive, incl. regular company-wide events
Above the norm flexibility regarding when and from where you work as long as both client and internal commitments are met
High emphasis on learning & personal development (Unit8 support with both time and budget)