Business Development Representative

At Vention our Business Development Representatives are the first point of contact for future customers and play a critical role in driving growth. This is a career-launching opportunity for someone who is energized by prospecting motivated by results and excited to learn how great sales teams build pipeline in a fast-paced high-performance environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is curious coachable resilient and eager to build a strong foundation in sales while gaining exposure to a fast-growing company at the forefront of manufacturing innovation robotics and industrial automation.

What Youll Do

• Generate new business opportunities through a mix of inbound lead follow-up and outbound prospecting
• Execute high-volume prospecting across calls emails and other channels with the objective of converting targeted accounts into qualified pipeline opportunities
• Research target accounts identify key stakeholders and connect with the right decision-makers
• Qualify prospects by understanding their business context pain points priorities and potential fit for Ventions solutions
• Clearly communicate Ventions value proposition and create interest with prospective customers
• Book qualified meetings for Account Executives by identifying and understanding customer needs ensuring strong qualification and contributing to pipeline goal
• Maintain accurate activity and prospect data in CRM and sales engagement tools
• Develop strong knowledge of Ventions solutions customer use cases and market landscape
• Represent Vention professionally and create a strong first impression with every interaction
• Consistently work toward and exceed monthly and quarterly activity meeting and pipeline targets
• Continuously look for ways to improve performance share feedback and contribute to a strong team culture

Qualifications :

Were looking for skills intellect and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If youre excited about what you read and think youd be a great fit we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single qualification.

What You Bring to the Table

• 1 to 3 years of experience in business development sales development lead generation or a related customer-facing role
• Bachelors degree in business marketing engineering or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A track record of high achievement strong effort or measurable results in previous roles academics athletics or other high-performance environments
• Natural curiosity and a genuine interest in learning about customers industries and technology
• Coachability and openness to feedback
• Professional presence and a strong sense of accountability
• High energy strong initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Resilience and comfort operating in a role that requires persistence outreach and frequent follow-up
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced evolving and collaborative environment
• Nice to have
• Experience in a B2B sales environment
• Exposure to prospecting tools CRM platforms or sales engagement software such as Salesforce Salesloft Gong or similar tools
• Experience selling or supporting a technical software hardware or industrial product
• Interest in robotics industrial automation advanced manufacturing or emerging technologies
• Familiarity with outbound prospecting and account research best practices

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans bi-annual employee reviews and mentorship program 
• Professional development: Continuous training in performance management inclusive leadership leadership operating model team building and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews inclusive policies and a Womens Employee Resource Group offering networking mentorship and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
• Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off employee summit quarterly happy hours and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

Were committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage please let us know well ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from Giving & Receiving Feedback to Building high-performing teams to Developing your own Leadership model
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity Inclusion & Belonging at Vention

When you join Vention you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives. Together were building a workplace where everyone belongs feels valued and can achieve extraordinary results.

We celebrate differences in ideas in experiences and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity career growth and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Ventions culture

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Ventions culture would keep you energized See our full culture guide here.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time