AI-Powered Business Development & Marketing Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. AI Agents & Sales Automation

• Design, develop and deploy AI agents to automate prospect identification, market research and lead qualification.
• Build automated workflows using tools such as n8n, Make, Zapier and AI platforms.
• Integrate AI agents with Apollo.io, LinkedIn, CRM systems, email platforms and other prospecting databases.
• Develop systems that continuously discover new customers, monitor buying signals and identify business opportunities.

2. International Lead Generation

• Identify potential OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, aftermarket distributors and industrial customers across the USA, Europe and other international markets.
• Research prospective companies and identify purchasing managers, sourcing directors, engineering managers and other relevant decision-makers.
• Build, enrich, validate and segment international prospect databases.
• Develop account-based marketing and targeted lead-generation campaigns.

3. Automated Outreach & Marketing

• Design and execute personalized international B2B email campaigns using AI-assisted content generation.
• Develop coordinated email and LinkedIn outreach strategies, using approved tools and compliant workflows.
• Implement automated follow-up sequences, response classification and meeting-scheduling processes.
• Improve campaign performance through continuous experimentation and analytics.

4. Systems Integration & Analytics

• Integrate Apollo.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM platforms, AI tools and email marketing systems.
• Create dashboards tracking lead generation, engagement, qualified opportunities, meetings and conversion rates.
• Develop automated reporting and optimize the sales funnel.
• Ensure data accuracy, deliverability, appropriate human oversight and compliance with applicable privacy and marketing regulations.

5. Business Development & Commercial Growth

• Understand our rubber and silicone hose portfolio and identify suitable applications and potential customers.
• Work closely with management to identify new international markets, industries and customer segments.
• Convert market intelligence into actionable business development opportunities.
• Coordinate with our sales team to move qualified prospects into commercial discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, marketing, computer science or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant experience in B2B lead generation, growth marketing, sales automation or business development.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience building automated prospecting workflows.
• Practical knowledge of AI agents, large language models, APIs and workflow automation.
• Experience using prospecting and enrichment tools such as Apollo.io.
• Understanding of international B2B sales and outbound marketing.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently develop, implement and continuously improve automated systems.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with n8n, Make, Zapier or similar automation platforms.
• Experience with Python, APIs, webhooks and AI-agent frameworks.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, Salesforce and email automation tools.
• Experience building AI-driven prospect research, lead enrichment or outreach systems.
• Previous experience in industrial manufacturing, automotive components, engineering products or international B2B markets.
• Knowledge of email deliverability, CRM data management and GDPR-compliant prospecting.

What Makes This Role Different

You will not simply manage marketing campaigns. You will help build an intelligent, automated international business development platform for an established manufacturing business.

You will have direct exposure to senior management, the freedom to introduce new technologies and the opportunity to create a measurable impact on global business growth.

To Apply

Please submit your CV along with a brief description of an AI automation or lead-generation workflow you have personally developed.

Candidates who can demonstrate a working AI agent, automation workflow or successful B2B prospecting system will receive preference.