Vention is a New York-headquartered software engineering company. We have worked with 500+ clients, from venture-backed startups to global businesses such as IBM, PayPal, PwC, Brex, and ClassPass. Our 3,000+ engineers work across more than 20 global offices.
We help clients build and modernize products, scale engineering organizations, and transform delivery through AI-enabled and agentic engineering. Many client relationships span 15+ years.
We are hiring a Business Development Manager to develop new client relationships and grow revenue in New York. You will build and close a $1M+ annual book of business with high-growth technology companies, lead discovery, and work with Vention’s engineering and delivery experts to shape the right execution path.
Reporting to the Business Development Director, you will own your pipeline from outreach through to a well-structured deal while contributing to the next stage of growth for the New York team.
- Build and close a $1M+ annual book of business with high-growth tech companies
- Lead discovery and sales conversations focused on outcomes
- Collaborate with product and engineering experts to turn client goals into clear execution paths.
- Use AI tools and automation to streamline outreach and insights
- Contribute to brand visibility by engaging in VC/startup events and ecosystem activity
- Maintain clean pipeline data and bring a mindset of continuous improvement
- 4+ years of experience in tech consultative sales or talent/recruitment sales
- Proven ability to self-source and close complex deals
- Confident working with technical and executive stakeholders
- Strong grasp of product development and how fast-moving companies scale
- Highly autonomous, outcome-focused, and energized by growth
- Experience with modern GTM tooling and AI-powered sales workflows
- A builder’s mindset – you move with urgency, clarity, and accountability
- Work mode – hybrid 2 days onsite in New York office
- 100% employer-covered medical insurance (including dependents). Comprehensive dental and vision coverage available for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Leadership coaching and professional development budget
- 2 weeks of PTO in the first year (increasing with tenure) + winter break + 2 volunteer days
- Access to a broad benefits discounts package through the Insperity Marketplace.
- Pet-friendly office, high-growth culture, and regular team events
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.
- Own the full new-business cycle, from research and outreach through discovery, proposals, and closing
- Work directly with Vention’s CTOs, delivery leaders, AI experts, and engineers to turn client priorities into credible delivery proposals
- Represent a company behind 10+ unicorns, 20+ IPOs, and $15B+ in client exits
- Sell with a proven scale story. ClassPass grew from Series A to a $1B valuation, expanded to 30 countries, and unified 40,000+ studios
- Show how an initial win can grow. DealCloud scaled from 6 to 126 professionals over five years and was acquired by Intapp