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Business Development Representative - Entry Level
@ Avantier Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Avantier Inc., a global photonics company, is hiring an entry-level Business Development Representative for full-time work. The role covers the full business development cycle, from outreach to closing opportunities, with training and coaching provided. Base salary is $60,000 to $80,000, plus performance-based bonus and commission, and flexible work-from-home options are available.
Pay:
$60,000–$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Reach out to potential customers by calls, emails and networking
- Learn the full business development cycle
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Assist with presentations, demonstrations and proposals
- Attend trade shows and networking events
Requirements summary:
- Strong interest in starting a business development career
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable speaking with new people
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Bachelor's degree preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Students & youth |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Avantier Inc.
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Empowering Optical Innovations
Full company description
Avantier is a vertically integrated leader in high-precision custom optics, delivering end-to-end solutions for complex optical challenges. From prototyping to full-scale production, we ensure exceptional quality and repeatability. Our expertise spans the design and manufacturing of advanced optical components such as aspherical lenses, freeform optics, microscope objective lenses, OAP mirrors, telescopes, SiC optics, optical domes, microlens arrays, large optics, and infrared lenses. Serving aerospace, biomedical, life sciences, quantum computing, and other advanced technology sectors, Avantier is your trusted one-stop strategic partner for meeting the most stringent optical specifications with precision and reliability.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,539
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 18
- Reported office locations
- 1100 US-22, North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Avantier Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Avantier is a vertically integrated leader in high-precision custom optics, delivering end-to-end solutions for complex optical challenges. From prototyping to full-scale production, we ensure exceptional quality and repeatability. Our expertise spans the design and manufacturing of advanced optical components such as aspherical lenses, freeform optics, microscope objective lenses, OAP mirrors, telescopes, SiC…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | North Plainfield, New Jersey |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Business Development Representative (Entry Level)
About Avantier Inc.
At Avantier, you won’t just “have a job”—you’ll work on real, cutting-edge technology that’s used in the real world.
We’re a global photonics company (25+ years strong) specializing in custom optical design, engineering, and manufacturing. We build high-precision solutions for industries that matter—fast-moving, technical, and never boring.
What You’ll Do
- Work closely with managers and cross-functional teams (not sit on the sidelines)
- Grow, collaborate, and succeed with our team
Why People Join Us
- You’ll learn fast and grow fast
- Your work will have visible, real impact
- The environment is high-energy, hands-on, and performance-driven
What You Get
- Competitive pay + medical benefits
- A team that takes both performance and development seriously
If you want to grow, be challenged, and actually make an impact—this is the place.
Position Overview
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Entry-Level Business Development Representatives who are ready to start their career in business development. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and build a successful career in a supportive environment.
No prior experience is required. We provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to help you develop the skills needed to succeed. You will learn how to connect with potential customers, understand their needs, present solutions, and grow into a confident business development professional.
In this role, you will work closely with business development leaders, marketing, and other team members while gaining hands-on experience in the full business development process.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and participate in the full business development cycle, from initial outreach to closing opportunities
- Reach out to potential customers through calls, emails, networking, and other outreach methods
- Build and maintain positive relationships with new and existing clients
- Ask questions to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Assist with presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals
- Attend trade shows, conferences, and networking events to meet potential customers
- Work toward monthly and quarterly goals with guidance from leadership
- Collaborate with Business Development Leadership, Marketing, and other internal teams
- Participate in training sessions and ongoing coaching to continuously improve your business development skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- No prior experience required
- Strong interest in starting a career in business development
- Willingness to learn and be coached
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable speaking with new people
- Self-motivated and eager to grow
- Ability to stay positive and persistent when facing challenges
Preferred (Not Required)
- Sales internship, customer service experience, retail, or business experience
- Experience with presentations, phone calls, or customer interaction
- Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $60,000 – $80,000
- Performance-based bonus and commission opportunities
- Training and ongoing coaching
- Supportive team environment
Flexible work from home options available.
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