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Microsoft Data & AI Solutions Lead

Data Science and AI Full–time
ID: #19783
Posted: 2026-03-24
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Established in 1982, Bytes has grown rapidly and now employs over 800+ people across 6 locations in the UK and Ireland. Our turnover in Financial Year 2024 was in excess of £2bn. We work with SME’s, corporates and public sector organisations to modernise and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. We invest in our employees through on-going support, training and advice to help them achieve their career aspirations, rewarding success both financially and personally. There is opportunity to grow and move internally which can be seen through our long-standing employees who have developed existing and new skills to move into senior positions in the organisation leaving space for new team members to begin their journey. Your Future Starts Here The Data & AI Solutions Lead plays a pivotal role in driving adoption and revenue growth for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure AI & Data solutions. This role is focused on driving new business by partnering with Account Directors and technical teams to identify whitespace opportunities, influence strategic deals, and provide deep product expertise. The specialist will act as a trusted advisor, enabling customers to realize business value through Microsoft’s Data & AI portfolio. Key Responsibilities: • Act as a subject matter expert and overlay sales lead for Microsoft Copilot, Fabric, and Azure AI & Data solutions • Partner with direct sales to co-develop and execute go-to-market strategies within existing accounts.. • Identify and qualify whitespace opportunities and influence pipeline development across multiple territories. • Deliver compelling customer presentations, demos, and workshops that articulate business value and technical capabilities. • Collaborate with pre-sales engineers and solution architects to shape solution proposals and ensure technical feasibility. • Support sales cycles by aligning Microsoft Data & AI solutions to customer needs and strategic initiatives. • Maintain deep knowledge of Microsoft’s AI and data platform roadmap, competitive landscape, and industry trends. • Track and report on overlay sales performance, pipeline influence, and customer engagement metrics. • Provide feedback to product and marketing teams to improve messaging, enablement, and solution offerings. Individual Responsibilities: • Demonstrate strong collaboration and influence skills across sales, marketing, and technical teams. • Stay updated on the latest Azure data and AI technologies and best practices. • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. • Proactively share insights, best practices, and success stories across the sales organization • Represent the company at industry events, webinars, and customer briefings. Wider Team Network • Sales, Pre-sales, Marketing, Vendor Solutions, and Customer Success • Clients, Vendors and Partners Professional Qualifications • Microsoft certifications in Azure AI, Data, or Copilot Years of Experience • 5+ years in technology sales, with at least 2 years in an overlay or specialist role Other Requirements • Proven success in influencing enterprise sales cycles and driving adoption of Microsoft Data & AI solutions • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Fabric, Azure Synapse, Azure OpenAI, and related services

Hard Skills 0

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Soft Skills 10
Skill Source Confidence
Collaboration llm_soft
100%
Influence llm_soft
100%
Verbal Communication llm_soft
100%
Cross-Functional Communication llm_soft
100%
Stakeholder Communication llm_soft
100%
Presentation Skills llm_soft
100%
Teamwork llm_soft
100%
Customer Service llm_soft
80%
Written Communication llm_soft
80%
Strategic Thinking llm_soft
80%
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