Pre Sales AI Consultant
kainos · Homeworker - UK · United Kingdom · On-site
Posted Aug 19, 2026
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The purpose of a Pre Sales AI Consultant is to shape and communicate credible AI-enabled solutions that address customer problems, support responsible AI adoption and help win deliverable work.
A Pre Sales AI Consultant helps customers understand where artificial intelligence, data and digital services can solve real business problems. The role combines AI credibility, consulting judgement, commercial awareness and strong communication skills to shape responsible, deliverable solutions that customers can trust and Kainos can confidently deliver.
Working across the sales lifecycle, the role partners with Sales, Bid, AI/Data, Architecture and Delivery specialists to understand customer needs, shape credible AI-led propositions, lead solution input into bids and support customer engagement through workshops, demonstrations, presentations and proofs of concept.
This is a client-facing role for someone who can operate confidently with senior customer stakeholders, turn ing complex AI concepts into clear, commercially viable and compelling solutions , bring ing in deeper AI, data, architecture or delivery expertise when needed .
Key responsibilities
1. Build trusted customer and stakeholder relationships
Translate complex AI concepts into clear business value, public outcomes , delivery approaches and procurement-ready solution narratives .
Act as a strategic advisor throughout opportunity development, from early market engagement and qualification through to bid response and transition into delivery.
Communicate complex AI, data and delivery concepts in clear, accessible language for executive, commercial, technical and non-technical audiences.
Facilitate customer workshops, briefings, presentations, demonstrations and proofs of concept that bring AI opportunities and solution options to life.
2. Understand customer problems and shape viable AI solutions
Lead discovery conversations, workshops and early solution shaping activity to understand customer goals, pain points, constraints, data readiness, risk appetite and success measures.
Shape practical, commercially viable AI solutions that balance customer outcomes, technical feasibility, data foundations, adoption needs, responsible AI controls, delivery …