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Dananda Talent

AI Consultant (Sales & Client Acquisition)

Dananda Talent

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • South Africa
  • Posted 30 Sep 2025 by Dananda Talent
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2623377 - Ref JHB000625

About the position

?? We're Hiring: AI Consultant – Sales and Client Acquisition
Are you a dynamic problem-solver with a passion for driving impactful change? Join our team as an AI Consultant and help leading organizations tackle their most complex challenges.
Key Responsibilities

  • Sales & Revenue Growth
    • Meet and exceed quarterly/annual revenue targets through AI consultancy projects.
    • Leverage existing client relationships to generate immediate opportunities.
    • Drive new business acquisition in large and mid-size enterprises.
    • Manage consulting-led sales cycles from prospecting to closure.

  • Client Consulting & Delivery Support

    • Advise CXOs on AI strategy, workflow integration, and automation adoption.
    • Develop tailored AI proposals, roadmaps, and ROI-driven business cases.
    • Work with internal solutioning and delivery teams to ensure smooth execution and client satisfaction.

  • Market Development & Brand Building

    • Represent SAI at industry events, roundtables, and forums.
    • Build credibility by contributing to whitepapers, case studies, and thought leadership.
    • Deepen penetration within target accounts to drive repeat and expansion deals.


Performance Metrics

  • Revenue Achievement: Consultancy projects sold & delivered.
  • Client Accounts: New logos acquired, and existing accounts expanded.
  • Pipeline Strength: Consistent flow of qualified deals.
  • CXO Engagements: Number of active executive-level relationships managed.

 
Desired Candidate Profile

  • Experience: 8–13 years' work experience, with at least 5+ years in AI consulting sales.
  • Currently working in an AI Consulting firm (Tier-1, Big-4, or niche AI/Digital Consulting).
  • Client Network: Strong book of business with active enterprise clients (must bring relationships).
  • Proven Track Record: Closed multiple AI/digital transformation/automation deals.
  • Skills:
    • Enterprise sales, account hunting, and consulting-led solutioning.
    • Strong CXO network in BFSI, Pharma, Retail, Manufacturing, or Tech.
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and business case storytelling.


Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to build the consulting business ground-up for South Africa.
  • Leverage your existing client base with full institutional backing.
  • Competitive fixed pay with performance-based rewards.
  • Be part of a global AI-first venture driving enterprise transformation in South Africa, and beyond.

Desired Skills:

  • Sales and Revenue Growth
  • Annual / quarterly targets
  • Market Development
  • Client Consulting

Dananda Talent

About the agency

Who We Are Dananda Talent provides an agile talent management solution to our professionally qualified students at the Regenesys Business School, for new graduates, senior managers and the executive market. The purpose behind Dananda Talent – formed in 2007 – is to build a life-long relationship with our students as we pursue our common purpose of making our world a better place through leadership development Danada has grown into a respected, independent recruitment provider, advising international and local companies, offering exceptional insights and services across multiple markets and industries. Its success is based on understanding trends, using strong networks, and working with a database of over 190 000 alumni. Dananda Talent is a holistic human capital and strategic business partner focused on supporting our clients and candidates to achieve their professional, personal and financial aspirations. We do this by connecting the right people to the right opportunity, where together they can co create, collaborate and connect for future success. Our team of talent consultants is able to leverage their cumulative capabilities and experience to produce a unique value proposition designed to meet the needs of our Clients through customised, agile sourcing solutions, working with blue chip cli-ents and well respected global industry leaders. What we do • Senior Management and Executive Recruitment • Permanent Recruitment • Temporary Employment Services (TES) • Industry and Talent Mapping • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) • Response Handling Process Services • Contract Recruitment The Dananda approach • We adopt a customized, agile and adaptable approach to each and every recruitment assignment we undertake. Each assignment is expertly managed individually, so that we can deliver candidates who match specific requirements. • We use the best search methodologies to find the best candidates within a significantly shorter timeline. We have a large candidate database and also proactively approach passive candidates for each role, giving clients the best of both our Search and Contingent Recruitment capabilities. • We continuously build active relationships with sought-after and skilled individuals to ensure that we are able to access the best talent quickly. We keep track of these individuals as they grow and progress through their career. • We constantly build our networks, tapping into new developments and trends in the market and advise you about what’s happening in your industry. What makes us different Dananda strives to stay ahead of the market in areas where our clients have great talent needs especially in scarce skills. By operating locally, in Africa and internationally, Dananda has access to the latest trends which enables both us and our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Our team of talented Sourcing and Recruitment Specialists who adopt international world class Boolean sourcing techniques, ensures that no stone remains unturned in finding the best candidate. • We enjoy what we do • We are passionate about people development • We have fun while developing meaningful connections with people who entrust us with their future • We unlock potential into execution when our build and contribute to the success of the organisations and communities we place them in.

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