AI MAAS Business Development Manager

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our Model as a Service (MaaS) and AI solutions business in the DACH market. This role focuses on AI Native companies, including startups, scale-ups, and enterprises adopting generative AI technologies. You will be at the forefront of Alibaba Cloud's AI expansion in Europe, working with cutting‑edge large language models and machine learning platforms.

• Identify, engage, and develop relationships with AI Native companies, AI startups, research institutions, and enterprises pursuing AI transformation in DACH and broader European markets
• Drive revenue growth for Alibaba Cloud's MaaS offerings, including Qwen (Tongyi) model family, PAI platform, and GPU computing services
• Develop and execute go‑to‑market strategies for AI/ML products tailored to the European market
• Build a robust sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, industry events, ecosystem partnerships, and referral networks
• Collaborate with solution architects and technical teams to deliver customized proposals and product demonstrations
• Negotiate and close deals, managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing
• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to inform product roadmap and localization efforts
• Represent Alibaba Cloud at AI conferences, meetups, and industry forums across Europe

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within cloud computing, AI/ML, or enterprise software industries
• Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, including large language models, generative AI, and model training/inference workflows
• Existing network within the AI startup ecosystem or enterprise AI community is highly preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English;
  French fluency is essential
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Experience selling to technical buyers (CTOs, ML engineers, data scientists)
• Familiarity with competitive cloud AI offerings (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, GCP Vertex AI)
• Background in a hyper‑growth startup or major cloud provider
• Additional European languages (German, French, Dutch, Polish) are a plus