Companies that are not technology or software focussed are increasingly curious about how they can use AI-powered tools and respond to the opportunities AI has for them.

RWA’s IT recruitment solutions have traditionally been sought-after by technology-led companies looking to hire software engineers and AI specialists, but more recently we’ve seen non-tech companies looking to hire AI/ML experts. These companies come from a wide range of sectors - not typically associated with artificial intelligence - including construction, forestry, pharmacy, logistics, consultancy etc.

The Clamour for AI

The benefits of using AI for non-tech companies are vast. AI agents and chatbots to provide real-time 24*7 customer service, AI algorithms in retail to provide a more personalised service, AI-powered predictive maintenance systems in manufacturing, AI optimised delivery routes for logistics companies, AI tools in marketing and sales used to analyse large amounts of data to predict customer behaviour, being a few examples.

The business plan is clear. You want to be proactive to be able to get into a position to workshop AI ideas with customers, to be one step ahead of the competition, to see the productivity benefits that AI-powered tools can give.

So, after carrying out research into where AI can make a difference and how necessary it is to use AI to stay competitive, how do non-tech companies go about implementing it – and with zero AI expertise in the company?

Here’s What We Need From You

For Richard Wheeler Associates to be able to assist in identifying this first key person, you’ll need to have drafted an AI strategy and a job description for the first AI role in the company; you’ll have gained buy-in from the senior management team; and have costed in the potential implementation costs involved. Each of these needs to be in place.

There are other significant obstacles to consider. How are you going to persuade AI experts to apply when there are so many other comparable opportunities available across tech-led companies, non-tech companies, and startups? What is different about the role, challenges, and prospects? How will you interview, evaluate and make a compelling case to very strong AI candidates if there is no AI experience in the company?

To discuss the next steps to identify and hire the critical first AI expert, contact Richard Wheeler today to arrange an exploratory chat or find out more about our Recruitment Consultancy service.