Business Development Manager - Manufacturing AI Consulting

Role Overview

WhyBrilliant is seeking a Business Development Manager to specialize in the manufacturing sector for its client, focusing on the promotion and sale of AI strategies and products. The ideal candidate will bring a robust network within manufacturing segments such as automotive, heavy machinery, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceuticals & chemicals, food & beverage, textiles, metal fabrication, and consumer goods.

Key Responsibilities

The role entails managing industrial client engagements end-to-end, beginning with consultative discovery through the design of AI solutions leading up to the handover to delivery teams. You will collaborate closely with solutions architects during project scoping and coordinate with project managers after contract closure.

Who Should Apply

• Individuals with over five years in consultative sales, B2B enterprise technology consulting, or account management.
• Professionals possessing comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing operations and the challenges faced by the German Mittelstand undergoing transformation.
• Those with an established and trusted network across Germany's manufacturing and industrial sectors.
• Fluent bilingual communicators in German and English at professional proficiency levels.
• Candidates with a keen interest in emerging AI technologies particularly their practical and ethical industrial applications.

Work Environment and Culture

The company cultivates an entrepreneurial spirit characterized by high autonomy and flat organizational structure centered in Berlin. Remote work is fully supported across Germany with a hybrid model available. The team benefits from dynamic collaboration across various functions including AI researchers and strategists. Continuous professional development is encouraged through dedicated learning budgets and frequent knowledge-sharing sessions.

Benefits and Offering

• Engagement in a high-ownership culture within state-of-the-art Berlin offices.
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to work fully remotely throughout Germany.
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams of AI experts and delivery leads.
• Structured personal development initiatives supported by designated learning resources.
• Opportunity to contribute to ethical AI initiatives impacting real-world manufacturing challenges.