Hybrid Strategic Engagement Manager – AI Solutions

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About the role

  • Strategic Engagement Manager for Elsevier AI Solutions enhancing adoption among national governments and research institutions. Collaborating with Account Managers to drive AI solution sales and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively cultivate adoption of Elsevier AI solutions at national and consortia level “control points” over long-term sustained engagements
  • Develop large-scale, strategic A&G deals on behalf of Elsevier’s full AI portfolio, including LeapSpace, ReaxysAI, ScopusAI, Engineering AI, and upcoming AI workflow solutions.
  • Partner with Account Managers during sales as the AI technical expert: deliver tailored demos and localized outcomes-driven use cases; build customized solution proposals that integrate AI solutions with the broader A&G Solutions portfolio; own the AI-related technical and methodological components in RFPs/tenders; and address AI governance, transparency, compliance, and ethics.
  • Post-sale, provide the framework and critical success factors for ongoing and increasing customer value over time, and provide ongoing advisory support to grow relationships with large-scale accounts, helping customers expand their use of Elsevier AI solutions.
  • Advise the global business on regional and worldwide market trends in academic and research AI, competitor activities, and strategic priorities for continued growth in large-scale global sales opportunities.
  • Bring broad expertise including deep knowledge of Academic & Government markets, strong technical acumen, excellent sales and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex, consultative projects over time.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in science or business preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML solution consulting, research workflow technologies, or complex SaaS pre-sales, ideally in academic or government markets.
  • Knowledge of AI applications in research discovery, knowledge management, analytics, or higher education.
  • Ability to translate customer needs into deliverable commercial solutions.
  • Experience engaging senior institutional leaders, government/national bodies, and technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, networking, and presentation skills, especially when explaining AI concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Familiarity with research administration, academic workflows, funding processes, or scholarly communication is a plus.
  • Experience in a matrixed, international environment.
  • Highly self-driven, consultative, with strong sales execution abilities.

Benefits

  • country specific benefits
  • fair and accessible hiring process
  • support for individuals with disabilities

Job title

Strategic Engagement Manager – AI Solutions

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$108,339 - $173,061 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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