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Senior Account Executive - AI Software Sales & professional services

Senior Account Executive - AI Software Sales, Maximo Talent & Professional Services

Fully Remote

About DataMax AI & MaxAccelerate

DataMax AI and MaxAccelerate are part of one of the most exciting and fast-growing technology groups currently operating in the enterprise software, AI, professional services and IBM Maximo market.

MaxAccelerate supports global enterprise clients with IBM Maximo, IBM MAS 8/9, Enterprise Asset Management, EAM, asset management, upgrade, implementation and managed services expertise.

DataMax AI provides advanced AI software, reporting, analytics, automation and data intelligence solutions designed specifically for IBM Maximo, MAS and enterprise asset management environments.

Together, we operate a specialist global Maximo network with access to over 2,000 experienced Maximo consultants, architects, developers, functional specialists, technical specialists, integration experts and MAS professionals.

We are now looking for a commercially driven Senior Account Executive who can combine business development, technical recruitment, client relationship management, professional services sales and AI software sales into one powerful 360-degree role.

This is a dream job for a seasoned IT technical recruiter, 360 recruitment consultant, senior recruitment consultant, technology recruiter or recruitment business developer who wants to pivot into AI software sales, secure a long-term career in enterprise technology, and move beyond traditional recruitment into a higher-value, future-focused sales role.

We are also very open to applications from candidates who already have experience in technology sales, software sales, SaaS sales, IT services sales, professional services sales, enterprise sales or solution sales.

If you are looking for a change, want to stay commercial, and want to use your recruitment, business development or software sales experience to break into AI, enterprise software and professional services sales, this role is built for you.

The Role

This is a joint role across DataMax AI and MaxAccelerate, focused on building relationships with IBM Maximo customers, developing new client opportunities, sourcing and presenting specialist Maximo talent, and learning how to sell AI software, analytics, automation and professional services into enterprise accounts.

You will identify companies using IBM Maximo, IBM MAS, Enterprise Asset Management, EAM and CMMS platforms. You will build relationships with maintenance, asset management, IT, transformation and operations leaders, and introduce them to our specialist Maximo consulting, recruitment, AI software and professional services capability.

You will also help recruit, qualify and manage experienced Maximo consultants globally, matching them to client requirements and helping us grow one of the strongest Maximo talent communities in the market.

This is a true 360 account development role covering:

AI software salesNew business developmentTechnical recruitment and candidate resourcingClient account managementMaximo consultant network buildingTalent presentation and profile sellingProfessional services salesPipeline generation and deal progressionLong-term account growth

Key Responsibilities

Business Development, AI Software Sales & Professional Services

Identify and target companies using IBM Maximo, IBM MAS, Enterprise Asset Management, EAM, CMMS and asset-intensive software platformsBuild a pipeline of enterprise clients across industries such as facilities management, utilities, transport, rail, aviation, manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, public sector and real estateEngage with CIOs, IT Directors, Asset Management Directors, Maintenance Directors, Reliability Managers, Operations Leaders and Procurement teamsIntroduce MaxAccelerate's Maximo consulting, implementation, upgrade, support and professional services capabilitySupport the sale of DataMax AI software, AI reporting, analytics, dashboarding and automation solutions to Maximo clientsLearn how to position and sell AI software, SaaS, analytics and managed professional services into enterprise customersBook discovery calls, qualify opportunities and progress sales conversationsPresent specialist Maximo consultants and delivery teams to potential customersBuild long-term client relationships and become a trusted advisor in the Maximo, EAM and AI transformation market

Technical Recruitment & Resourcing

Source, qualify and build relationships with experienced Maximo consultants, Maximo developers, Maximo technical consultants, Maximo functional consultants, MAS architects, integration consultants, report developers, support consultants and EAM specialistsManage and grow our existing network of over 2,000 Maximo professionals globallyUnderstand consultant skills, availability, rates, locations, project experience and suitability for client requirementsMatch technical profiles to client opportunitiesSell consultant profiles, project teams and delivery capability into target accountsBuild specialist talent pools across IBM Maximo, MAS 8, MAS 9, Manage, Health, Predict, Mobile, Scheduler, BIRT, Cognos, integrations, OpenShift, Red Hat, cloud and enterprise systemsSupport clients with contract, permanent, project-based and managed service hiring needs

Account Management & Market Building

Develop a strong understanding of the global Maximo and enterprise asset management ecosystemBuild relationships with IBM Business Partners, system integrators, consultancies and enterprise customersTrack client needs, hiring demand, upcoming upgrades, MAS migration projects and AI readiness opportunitiesSupport marketing campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, email sequences and account-based sales activityMaintain accurate CRM records, pipeline updates, candidate notes and client activityWork closely with senior leadership to shape go-to-market activity for both DataMax AI and MaxAccelerate

Who This Role Is Perfect For

This role is ideal for someone from a technical recruitment, IT recruitment, software recruitment or 360 recruitment agency background who has strong business development experience and wants to move into a higher-value, long-term career in AI software sales and enterprise technology.

We are also very open to applications from candidates who already have experience in technology sales, software sales, SaaS sales, professional services sales, IT services sales, enterprise sales or solution sales.

Whether you come from recruitment or a software sales background, the most important thing is that you are highly commercial, proactive, confident with clients, and have a proven track record of meeting KPIs, exceeding targets and consistently delivering results.

You may currently be working as a:

360 Recruitment ConsultantSenior IT Recruitment ConsultantTechnical RecruiterTechnology Recruitment ConsultantSoftware Recruitment ConsultantBusiness Development RecruiterAccount Manager - IT RecruitmentDelivery Consultant with business development experienceRecruitment Sales ConsultantEnterprise Technology RecruiterContract Recruitment ConsultantProfessional Services Sales ConsultantTalent Solutions ConsultantSoftware Sales ExecutiveSaaS Account ExecutiveBusiness Development ManagerTechnology Sales ConsultantIT Services Sales ExecutiveEnterprise Sales ExecutiveSolution Sales ExecutiveAccount ExecutiveSales Development Representative ready for a step upBusiness Development Representative ready for a step up

This is a strong career move for someone who enjoys recruitment but wants to step into a more strategic, future-proof role selling AI software, enterprise software, consulting services and specialist technical capability.

It is also a strong opportunity for someone already in technology or software sales who wants to move into a specialist AI, enterprise asset management and professional services market with significant growth potential.

Why This Is an Exciting Career Move

This is not a standard recruitment role.

This is an opportunity to join one of the most up-and-coming technology groups in the current market and become part of a fast-growing business operating across AI software, enterprise technology, IBM Maximo, professional services and global technical talent solutions.

For the right person, this role offers a genuine career pivot from technical recruitment into AI software sales, while still allowing you to use the skills that have already made you successful: business development, client management, candidate sourcing, market mapping, profile selling, negotiation and relationship building.

You will not be starting from zero. You will be joining a business with an existing specialist Maximo network, live market demand, strong technology positioning and three highly cross-sellable service lines.

You will have the opportunity to sell across:

AI software and analytics solutions through DataMax AIMaximo consulting, upgrade and professional services through MaxAccelerateSpecialist Maximo recruitment, resourcing and talent solutions through our global network

This gives you more than one route to earning commission, building accounts and growing long-term client value.

Benefits Of Joining Us

Fully remote role with flexibility and autonomyOpportunity to pivot from technical recruitment into AI software salesFast-track route into enterprise software, SaaS, AI and professional services salesStrong commission opportunity across three cross-sellable service linesAccess to a global network of over 2,000 Maximo professionalsOpportunity to work in one of the most exciting areas of technology transformation: AI, automation, analytics and enterprise asset managementLong-term career security by moving into AI software and enterprise technologyChance to work directly with senior leadership and influence the growth of the companyOpportunity to become an integral person within the group as the business expandsClear opportunity for progression, promotion and increased responsibility for people who work hard, deliver results and achieve targetsExposure to global enterprise clients, IBM Maximo customers, IBM Business Partners and major asset-intensive industriesAbility to build a specialist market and personal brand in a high-value nicheOpportunity to move beyond traditional recruitment and become a true enterprise technology account executiveJoin a business at an early growth stage where high performers can make a real impact and grow with the companyOpportunity to be part of an exciting technology transformation in AI, enterprise software, asset management and digital operationsA career path that offers far more long-term security than traditional recruitment alone

A Dream Career Move Into AI Software Sales

For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to pivot from technical recruitment into one of the fastest-growing areas of enterprise technology: AI software sales.

Instead of only placing candidates, you will be helping enterprise clients access specialist Maximo talent, consulting teams, professional services and AI software solutions that improve how they manage critical assets, maintenance, operations, reporting and decision-making.

You will be trained to sell AI software, analytics, automation, managed services and professional services into enterprise clients.

This role gives you a genuine path into:

AI software salesEnterprise account developmentSaaS salesProfessional services salesIBM Maximo / MAS consulting salesEnterprise asset management technologyLong-term strategic client developmentSenior commercial roles within a growing technology group

If you are a technical recruiter looking for a change, this is a chance to reposition your career into a more scalable, future-focused and commercially rewarding market.

Experience Required

We are looking for someone with:

Proven experience in IT recruitment, technical recruitment, software recruitment, professional services recruitment, technology sales, software sales, SaaS sales, IT services sales or enterprise solution salesA proven track record of meeting KPIs, exceeding targets and consistently delivering commercial resultsStrong business development experience, ideally selling into enterprise or mid-market clientsExperience opening new accounts, building pipeline and progressing sales conversationsConfidence speaking with clients, candidates and senior decision-makersAbility to sell talent, services, software and capability — not just CVsStrong LinkedIn, email, phone and networking skillsGood commercial understanding of day rates, margins, contract recruitment, permanent recruitment, consulting services, SaaS or professional services salesStrong communication and relationship-building abilityA proactive, entrepreneurial and target-driven mindsetDesire to move further into AI software sales and enterprise technology

Experience in IBM Maximo, EAM, asset management, Salesforce, enterprise software, AI, analytics, ERP, SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, cloud, data or digital transformation recruitment/sales would be a major advantage, but full training will be provided.

Nice to Have

Experience recruiting for IBM Maximo, IBM MAS, EAM, CMMS, ERP, cloud, data, AI, analytics or enterprise software rolesExperience working with contractors or project-based consultantsExperience selling professional services, managed services, software solutions or implementation servicesUnderstanding of enterprise clients, procurement cycles and consulting delivery modelsPrevious exposure to IBM, IBM Business Partners, Maximo consultancies or asset-intensive industriesExperience selling to CIOs, IT Directors, Asset Management Directors, Maintenance Directors, Operations Directors or Procurement teams

What You Will Learn

This role is designed to give the right person a fast-track route from technical recruitment into AI software and enterprise solution sales.

You will be trained on:

IBM Maximo and IBM MAS market fundamentalsEnterprise Asset Management and asset-intensive industriesMaxAccelerate's Maximo consulting and professional services modelDataMax AI's AI software, reporting, analytics and automation solutionsHow to sell AI software into enterprise clientsHow to sell professional services and consulting solutionsHow to structure Maximo consulting, resourcing and software dealsHow to build and manage enterprise sales pipelineHow to position a 360-degree service model combining talent, consulting, AI software and professional services

The Opportunity

This role is perfect for someone ambitious, commercial and hungry to grow.

We are looking for someone who wants to build something meaningful, not just take another job. As the group expands, there will be real opportunities for high performers to step into more senior commercial roles, lead accounts, build teams, own markets and become an integral part of the company's future growth.

People who work hard, deliver results, hit targets and show leadership will have a very real opportunity to progress quickly.

This is a chance to get into AI software sales early, work across multiple high-value service lines, earn strong commission, and build a long-term career in one of the most important technology markets in the world.

Keywords / Search Terms This Role Matches

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Job Advert Summary

DataMax AI and MaxAccelerate are looking for a commercially driven Senior Account Executive - AI Software Sales, Maximo Talent & Professional Services.

This is a fully remote role and a unique opportunity for an experienced IT recruiter, technical recruiter, 360 recruitment consultant, software sales professional or technology sales professional to pivot further into AI software sales while using their recruitment, resourcing, business development, account management and client relationship experience.

You will build relationships with IBM Maximo clients, develop sales pipeline, source and present experienced Maximo consultants, and be trained to sell DataMax AI's AI software, analytics and professional services solutions into enterprise customers.

This is a rare chance to join a fast-growing technology group, sell across three cross-sellable service lines, earn strong commission, build long-term client accounts and secure a future-focused career in AI, enterprise software and technology transformation.

If you are a strong technical recruiter, software sales professional or technology business developer looking for a change and want a fast-track move into AI software sales, enterprise account development and professional services, this could be the perfect next step.