- Building and closing your own $1M+ book of business through outbound outreach, referrals, and ecosystem engagement
- Owning the full sales cycle — from lead generation to close — with a focus on VC-funded and product-led companies
- Leading commercial conversations with founders, CTOs, and senior decision-makers
- Acting as a strategic advisor to clients on how to scale their engineering and delivery teams
- Ensuring an excellent client experience from first contact to handoff
- Collaborating with internal teams to align on scope, timelines, and success metrics
- Partnering with marketing to support GTM campaigns and content initiatives
- 5+ years of experience in business development, tech sales, or recruitment — ideally in software services or IT consulting
- Proven ability to self-source and close $1M+ in new business annually
- Strong track record in strategic sales and senior stakeholder engagement
- Skilled negotiator comfortable with complex deal structures
- Passionate about client success and building long-term partnerships
- Highly self-sufficient — you create your own momentum
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
- Analytical mindset — you use data to guide decisions and qualify opportunities
- Familiarity with software development processes or experience working alongside tech teams is a strong plus
Join our award-winning global company and help the world’s most exciting businesses scale faster.
At Vention, we partner with VC-backed startups and scaling tech companies to build high-performing, agile engineering teams. With over 20 years of continuous growth and hubs across New York, London, and Europe, we deliver product development expertise across Web, Mobile, AI/ML, Big Data, QA, and DevOps.
Recognized by Newsweek as one of the Great Places to Work, Vention is home to a friendly, collaborative culture, driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Our clients include startups from Y Combinator, Techstars, and Fortune 500 companies, as well as high-growth tech companies. We help them go further, faster — with expert talent and sharp execution.
At Vention, we believe that continuous growth, wellbeing, and balance lead to great work. That’s why we offer:
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Hybrid work model — with a modern, pet-friendly office in Midtown Manhattan
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100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (including family plans)
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401(k) with up to 4% company match
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Strong vacation policy — including 2 weeks PTO in the first year, increasing with tenure
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9 company holidays + 2 floating holidays + 1 week winter break
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2 volunteer days annually
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and FSA/HSA options
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Peloton membership for physical wellness
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Ongoing team building, learning opportunities, and career development initiatives
Base Salary: $85000 - $95000. On Target Earnings: $140000 - $160000 (base + bonuses)