AI Sales Manager

Are you a Senior Business Development Manager with current / recent experience of selling SaaS solutions to UK telecom operators such as VMO2 / Virgin Media / BT / EE etc? First Point Group is recruiting on behalf of an international software company that provides Professional Services and SaaS solutions to Tier-1 telecom operators across the world. This opportunity is 100% Hunting as an Individual Contributor (without sales leadership / management remit) and requires current / existing contacts with Tier-1 UK telecom operators.

If you have current / existing contacts with Tier-1 UK telecom operators and experience with the following products – Generative AI, AI Agents, AI Bots, AI Voice and/or sold FinTech to UK Telecom Operators, we would especially love to hear from you.

Please ignore the London location – 100% remote in UK will be considered.

***** PLEASE NOTE – Sponsorship cannot be provided, candidates must live in the UK with valid rights to work.

The Opportunity:

You will join an expanding business that is going from strength-to-strength and expand market share across the AI, FinTech and Telecommunications verticals, with a focus on UK telecom operators. You will be responsible for driving high‑value enterprise deals, building relationships with senior decision makers, and achieving ambitious sales targets.

Job Description:

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities with UK telecom operators.
• Build and execute a robust sales strategy and pipeline to exceed revenue targets.
• Establish and nurture C‑level relationships with prospective clients.
• Collaborate with internal technical and delivery teams to design tailored solutions that meet client requirements.
• Negotiate high‑value contracts and manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and conferences.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience within sales / new business development (ideally hunting).
• Experience selling SaaS solutions to Tier-1 UK telecom operators such as BT Group, VMO2, EE etc.
• Experience of selling AI Solutions and/or FinTech – BONUS
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to close complex enterprise deals.
• Self‑starter, motivated by targets and success in competitive markets.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Software Development, Telecommunications, and Financial Services

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