AI Solutions & Pre-sales Director (Perm, Ireland, Remote)

AI Solutions Pre-sales Director (Perm, Ireland, Remote) This is a permanent full time remote opportunity for those based in Ireland. About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of data AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results.

In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact. Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.

About the AI Solutions Pre-sales Director role As a Solutions Director at Nearform, you’ll be responsible for crafting and positioning solutions that help enterprise clients unlock value through applied AI. We’re looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives at the intersection of business, technology, and AI innovation. Strategic Partnering — Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Delivery teams to develop and grow client partnerships through AI innovation Client Insight — Act as a subject matter expert on AI, cloud and data technologies, identifying client challenges and defining highly tailored solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Pre-sales Leadership — Lead discovery and pre-sales engagements, crafting proposals, RFP responses, and pitches that clearly communicate our AI and technology capabilities. Develop proof-of-concepts and reference architectures that showcase how Nearform can deliver incredible results Solution Design — Translate client objectives into actionable solution roadmaps, working closely with experts in data, AI, design, and engineering. Delivery Alignment — Support early-stage project delivery to ensure a seamless transition from pre-sales to execution.

Storytelling Advocacy — Collaborate across teams to create case studies and success stories that showcase the transformative power of our AI solutions. Practice Growth — Help shape and expand our AI practice by driving innovation, refining our approach, and sharing best practices across teams.

What We Are Looking For

in this person: 12+ years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership, ideally in consulting, pre-sales, or account development within technology or digital services. Hands-on experience with solution architecture, software architecture, cloud platforms, and AI native software engineering practices. g.

Python, JavaScript) Experience with Generative AI technologies, including hands-on work using foundation models to create efficiencies in real-world applications using techniques such as RAG, agents, and building evaluation suites to ensure efficacy Strong understanding of AI, data pipelines, and cloud ecosystems (AWS, GCP or Azure). Ability to explain complex concepts to less or non-technical audiences Demonstrated success in engaging at executive (VP/C-level) within enterprise clients. Experience leading pre-sales, discovery, and solution design discussions.

Track record of shaping and landing deals with sales teams Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills—able to clearly articulate outcome-based business value. Ability to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Delivery, and Finance to craft tailored proposals and solutions.

Benefits

Perks

Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.