As Ventions newest Account Executive you play a pivotal role in helping businesses seize the incredible opportunities around industrial automation. Our solutions help our customers address the realities of labor shortages, reshoring or upskilling their employees. Ventions solutions support our customers in overcoming these challenges and more. Our Commercial Account Executives are part of a Sales Pod supported by Integration Coaches, Application Engineers and Sales Leadership. We win as one team.
- Support customers in finding the optimal solution for their automation needs
- Work both inbound and outbound leads to target client accounts, including opportunities, discovery, pipeline building and quota achievement
- Develop existing business opportunities and prospect for new opportunities with new & existing clients
- Build skills as you become an expert in discovery calls, sales process, qualification methodology, product demonstrations, negotiations and closing
- Work through a qualified pipeline, including forecasting, nurturing and delivering results consistently
- Work and communicate closely with Vention Application Engineers to manage the development of projects using our 3D MachineBuilder design tool and MachineLogic simulation tool
- Collaborate with leadership to develop new strategies to grow the sales pipeline and consistently meet monthly, quarterly and annual targets
Qualifications
- 2+ years of technical sales experience, preferably in industrial automation or robotics
- Excellent communication skills in French and English
- Comfortable speaking with and presenting to clients, and love picking up the phone
- Passion for customer success and the ability to listen and detect client needs
- Experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with high energy and enthusiasm
- Deep interest in engineering topics and a genuine curiosity to explore how things work
- Experience with sales tools such as Gong, ZoomInfo, SalesLoft, Salesforce, Seismic is considered an asset
- Highly competitive, driven, and with a strong sense of purpose to excel
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, team building and 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, quarterly happy hours and department events
- Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that starts day one
What to Expect in Your Interview
- Initial Call
- Meet the Team
- 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 so we can ensure you have what you need to succeed.
Professional Growth & Development
- In‑house coaching program with former industry executives working with a 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 experiences and 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