APAC Business Development Manager – AI Data & GenAI Services

About Appen Appen is a global leader in AI data and model training solutions, enabling the world’s most advanced AI systems through high-quality data, human-in-the-loop services, and large-scale AI operations. We partner with leading technology companies and enterprises to power generative AI, LLMs, computer vision, and intelligent automation. We are expanding our APAC commercial team and are looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager to drive new enterprise revenue across AI Data Services and Generative AI solutions.

The Opportunity This is a pure growth-focused, enterprise hunter role for a commercially driven sales professional who thrives on building pipeline, closing complex deals, and shaping the future of AI with global clients. You will own the full new business lifecycle across APAC, selling high-value AI Data, LLM training, and digital operations solutions to enterprise customers.

Key Responsibilities 1. Enterprise New Business Growth - Own and drive new logo acquisition across APAC enterprise accounts

- Build and execute a strong outbound pipeline strategy across priority industries - Identify high-value opportunities in AI, GenAI, Trust & Safety, and Digital Transformation programs - Win new enterprise clients through strategic, consultative engagement

2. Solution-Based Enterprise Selling - Lead complex sales cycles from discovery through to close - Translate customer AI/data challenges into scalable commercial solutions