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 You’ll 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 Vention’s solutions
• Clearly communicate Vention’s 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 Vention’s 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

We’re 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 you’re excited about what you read and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t 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
• Bachelor’s 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

Our investment in your success

We are intentional about how we develop talent at Vention. As a BDR, you will be supported through a structured ramp-up, ongoing coaching, and consistent exposure to experienced sales leaders so you can build the skills, confidence, and commercial acumen needed to succeed.

You can expect:

• A structured onboarding and ramp-up experience designed to help you build momentum quickly
• Ongoing coaching to strengthen your prospecting, qualification, and discovery skills
• Training on proven sales methodologies and qualification frameworks, including MEDDIC
• Mentorship and day-to-day exposure to experienced sales leaders and high-performing teammates
• A collaborative environment that encourages learning, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Clear opportunities for growth and career progression within the sales organization

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 Women’s 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

We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll 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, we’re 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.

Vention’s culture

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