What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Executive- Data & AI position at Harnham?
📍 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Start Date: September 14th
At Harnham, we're the global leader in Data & AI recruitment, partnering with everyone from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 organizations. As we continue expanding across the U.S., we're looking for an experienced Business Development Account Manager to help grow our West Coast client portfolio.
If you're passionate about building relationships, winning new business, and working with some of the most innovative companies in technology, we'd love to speak with you.
💼 What You'll Do
✅ Develop new business opportunities across the West Coast
✅ Build long-term relationships with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition leaders, and executive stakeholders
✅ Expand existing client partnerships and identify new growth opportunities
✅ Lead consultative sales conversations to understand hiring needs and business objectives
✅ Partner closely with our recruiting teams to deliver exceptional talent solutions
✅ Own the full sales cycle—from prospecting through signed partnership
✅ Maintain a healthy sales pipeline while consistently achieving revenue targets
🎯 What We're Looking For
✔️ 3 years of Business Development, Account Management, Staffing, Recruitment, or B2B Sales experience
✔️ Experience selling professional services, staffing solutions, recruitment services, SaaS, or technology solutions
✔️ A proven track record of generating new business and growing client relationships
✔️ Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
✔️ Experience engaging Director, VP, and C-level stakeholders
✔️ Experience within Data & Analytics, AI, Technology, or Professional Services is a strong plus—but not required
🌟 Why Harnham?
💰 Competitive base salary uncapped commission
📈 Clear career progression and leadership opportunities
🎓 Industry-leading training and ongoing development
🏥 Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
🏖️ Generous PTO and paid holidays
🤝 Collaborative, high-performance culture with regular incentives and recognition
Why Join Us?
For nearly 20 years, Harnham has been the market leader in Data & AI recruitment. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the fastest-growing organizations in the industry while helping shape the future of hiring across the West Coast.
If you're looking for your next opportunity in business development and want to be part of a high-growth, high-performance team, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Apply today or message me directly for a confidential conversation.