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Business Development Director
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Position Overview

Vention is a global engineering partner to tech leaders and fast-growing startups, combining 20+ years of product development expertise with an AI-first approach and a reputation for reliable delivery. 

We’re expanding our New York hub and hiring a Business Development Director to run East-Coast outbound, grow pipeline, and coach a team of BDMs as we push past $250 M ARR. Lead the strategy, sell hands-on, and turn bold ideas into working software. 

What You’ll Do
  • Hire, coach, and scale a team of 6+ Business Development Managers 
  • Run weekly 1:1s, performance check-ins, and real-time coaching 
  • Own team pipeline health, accuracy, forecasting, and quota delivery 
  • Set and evolve GTM strategy – including ICP focus, tooling, and sales playbooks 
  • Partner with marketing on campaigns, content, and lead-gen strategy 
  • Collaborate with delivery, legal, and leadership on proposal development 
  • Use AI tooling and workflow automation (e.g. n8n, Clay, Apollo) to improve efficiency and ensure your team is set for success  
  • Report directly to executive leadership on team performance and GTM health 
  • Cultivate a high-trust, high-performance team culture rooted in ownership and clarity   
What You Bring
  • 7+ years in B2B sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role 
  • Proven success hiring and scaling top-performing sales teams 
  • Track record of closing and coaching toward $1M+ deals 
  • Deep knowledge of outbound strategy, sales execution, and GTM best practices 
  • Growth-driven mindset – focused on outcomes over activity 
  • Comfortable leading through change, ambiguity, and rapid scaling 
  • Strong forecasting discipline, CRM hygiene, and operational mindset 
  • Good understanding of software development, delivery, or product scaling 

Nice to have:  

  • Experience with AI-enabled sales tools and GTM automation is a strong plus 
Compensation

Base Salary: $140,000 - $174,000. On Target Earnings: $360,000+ (base + bonuses)

What You’ll Get
  • OTE: $360K+ (Base: $140K–$174K + commission + team performance bonus) 
  • Executive coaching, leadership support, and team development budget
  • 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (incl. dependents)
  • 401(k) with 4% company match
  • Generous PTO + floating holidays + winter break
  • Wellness benefits, including Peloton membership
  • Pet-friendly office, team events, and a vibrant startup atmosphere

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Vention is an equal-opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs. 

Why Vention?
  • Sell solutions that ship – not slideware – and see your deals turn into product launches
  • Lead a team that owns its numbers and runs on clear, modern tooling

 

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