Business Development Specialist - Home Based

Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.
At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.
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.
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
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. 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
• 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
• Resilience and comfort operating in a role that requires persistence, outreach, and frequent follow-up
• 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

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.
Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
Community engagement: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.
Professional Growth & Development
For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. 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
Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.
Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.