Data & AI Sales Director

CompanyCognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

LocationUnited Kingdom

Posted At1/20/2026

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Marketing, sales and advertising directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£87,300 (£44.77 per hour)

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Description

Data & AI Sales Director

Permanent | Hybrid WFH | Travel to London / Client Sites Required

Must be eligible for SC clearance or currently SC Cleared

Basic salary + OTE (UNCAPPED)

We are looking for an experienced Data & AI Sales Director to lead new business growth across a Microsoft Data & AI portfolio. This is a senior, revenue-driving role for a hunter who thrives on opening doors, creating opportunities, and closing complex, high-value consultancy engagements.

You will be responsible for building and executing a new business sales strategy, selling Microsoft Data & AI consulting services into enterprise and mid-market customers across FSI, Retail, Private Sector and MSP-led accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Own and drive net-new logo acquisition across Data, Analytics, AI and Modern Data Platform services
Develop and execute a new business sales strategy aligned to Microsoft priorities
Sell complex Data & AI consultancy engagements

, including discovery, delivery and managed services

Build strong relationships with C-level and senior technology stakeholders

Leverage Microsoft Partner relationships, funding mechanisms and go-to-market programs

Manage the full sales lifecycle: prospecting, qualification, proposal, negotiation and close

Collaborate closely with technical, pre-sales and delivery teams to shape compelling propositions

Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and reporting

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a new business / hunter sales role
Strong background selling Microsoft Data & AI solutions (e.g. Azure Data Platform, Analytics, AI, ML, Fabric, Synapse, Purview, etc.)
Experience selling consultancy and professional services, not just software licensing
Demonstrable success selling into FSI, Retail and Private/Public Sector organisations
Previous experience working for a Microsoft Partner is essential
Strong understanding of the Microsoft Partner ecosystem, GTM motions and co-sell
Commercially astute, target-driven and comfortable with long, complex sales cycles
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills