Business Development Representative
AiDash
Sales & Business Development
London, UK
About AiDASH
AiDASH is an enterprise AI company and the leading provider of vegetation risk intelligence for electric utilities. Powered by proprietary VegetationAI™ technology, AiDASH delivers a unified remote grid inspection and monitoring platform that uses a SatelliteFirst approach to identify and address vegetation and other threats to the grid. With a prevention-first strategy to mitigate wildfire risk and minimize storm impacts, AiDASH helps more than 140 utilities reduce costs, improve reliability, and lower liability across their networks. AiDASH exists to safeguard critical utility infrastructure and secure the future of humanAIty™. Learn more at www.aidash.com.
We are a Series C growth company backed by leading investors, including Shell Ventures, National Grid Partners, G2 Venture Partners, Duke Energy, Edison International, Lightrock, Marubeni, among others. We have been recognized by Forbes two years in a row as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers.” We are also proud to be one of the few software companies in Time Magazine’s “America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2024”. Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ recently ranked us at No. 12 among San Francisco Bay Area companies, and No. 59 overall in their selection of the top 500 for 2024.
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BNGAI™ is the platform’s flagship product for the UK market, purpose-built for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) compliance in England. BNG is one of several use cases the platform supports globally, including TNFD reporting, science-based targets for nature, ESG disclosure, and large-scale environmental monitoring.
The role
We are looking for a driven, resourceful business development representative to help accelerate BNGAI’s growth. You will be the leading BD in the UK team, reporting to the Sales Director to build pipeline, open doors with decision-makers, and generate qualified introductory meetings across our target markets.
This is a high-impact role suited to someone who thrives on outbound prospecting, is comfortable using automation and software tools to work at scale, and enjoys seeing the direct commercial results of their efforts. You will play a key part in shaping how the BD function operates within the BNGAI team, with real scope to grow as the business scales.
How you will make an impact
- Execute high-volume outbound prospecting across cold calls, email sequences, LinkedIn outreach, and other channels to engage target accounts in the development, infrastructure, ecology, and environmental consultancy sectors.
- Research accounts, contacts, and industry developments to personalise messaging and identify the most relevant entry points into each organisation.
- Leverage automation tools, AI-assisted outreach platforms, and sales engagement software to maximise efficiency and scale prospecting efforts without sacrificing personalisation.
- Qualify prospects by understanding their business priorities, environmental compliance obligations, and fit for BNGAI’s solutions before booking meetings for account executives.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date activity, lead, and opportunity data in Salesforce to support pipeline reporting, follow up, and CRM hygiene.
- Collaborate closely with the Sales Director and Account Executives on target account lists, campaign messaging, and follow-up strategies.
- Represent BNGAI at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events across the environmental, planning, and development sectors.
- Track performance metrics, analyse results, and continuously refine your approach to improve conversion rates and outreach effectiveness.
What we are looking for
- 1+ year of experience in business development, sales development, lead generation, or a similar outbound-focused role, ideally in B2B SaaS, technology, or professional services.
- Demonstrated ability to prospect through phone, email, and LinkedIn with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort using CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred), sales engagement tools (e.g., Apollo, Outreach, and Salesloft), and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
- Experience with or strong enthusiasm for using automation, AI tools, and software to streamline and scale outbound workflows.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage high volumes of outreach and follow-up activities.
- A self-starter mentality with resilience, coachability, and a genuine drive to succeed.
- Ability to learn complex products quickly and translate technical value propositions into relevant, engaging conversations.
Tools you will use
- Salesforce (CRM)
- Apollo.io and sales engagement platforms
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- AI-assisted prospecting and email personalisation tools
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Microsoft Teams and collaboration tools
What you will get
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based variable compensation.
- Scope to shape and define the BD function within the BNGAI team, with clear pathways for career progression.
- Direct exposure to enterprise sales cycles, senior decision-makers, and complex deal structures.
- A product that genuinely makes a difference, helping organisations meet their biodiversity and environmental obligations through technology.
- Hybrid working arrangement with a central London office.
- Generous pension contribution scheme.
Location and working pattern
This is a hybrid role based out of the AiDASH office in central London. Some travel across the UK will be required for client meetings, industry events, and conferences (typically up to 20%).
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