Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include: 

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

Reporting directly to the CEO, and partaking in the daily CEO agenda, be ready for a career changing professional endeavour that will
propel you to the cockpit of one of fastest growing industrial and robotics start-up. Part mentorship, part management consulting, and part advisory, the senior business advisor role is designed to expose you to all facets of Vention over a 24-month period and re-
inject back into the business in a leadership role thereafter. In this role you will work hand-in hands with Vention’s CEO on the following roles and responsibilities"

• Partake in the weekly cadence of X-Sync meetings and support post-meeting action items, including handshake between functions.
• Work on a project basis to develop solutions to complex business problems, leveraging analytics, strategic thinking, and
• market research (See appendix A)
• Work closely with the CEO on an array of business initiatives, spanning go-to-market, strategy, operations, finance, product development, organizational design, etc.
• Drive orchestration of company drumbeat (i.e., MBR & SLT) and support content preparation for the CEO
• Own creation of Monthly Updates to investors and employees
• Support creation of board of director, presentation, including deep-dives & working session
• Participate in formal and informal end-of-day brainstorm with the CEO, to reflect on emerging priorities, align on next step and adjust business direction as needed.

DEFINITION OF MUTUAL SUCCESS FOR THE ROLE

• Provide the CEO with true operational leverage by taking the lead on a variety of initiatives.
• Help CEO develop thesis and opinion prior to key decisions points.
• Empower the Business Advisor to build a strong network of influence within the organization.
• Develop and coach the Business Advisor to ensure successful transition back into the organization post mandate.

• Distinctive work ethic, and deep passion for leaving no rocks unturn when seeking the best business solutions.
• Best-in-class data analytics skill, with demonstrated ability to structure dataset, run complex analysis and summarize
• insights.
• High intellectual horsepower, with ability to decompose problems, frame avenues to investigate, explore competing
• point of views, and advise the CEO on various path forward.
• Strong emotional intelligence with ability to navigate organization across functions and seniority levels.
• Strong communication skills, mastering synthesis and top-down communication.
• Comfortable with driving several initiatives in parallel across range of business functions: Go-to-market, strategy, operations, finance, product development, HR, etc.
• Bachelor’s in engineering or business and Master from a top institution, both achieved with distinctive performance
• 3+ years of management consulting or investment banking in top tier firm or equivalent
• Deep passion for industrial technology, robotics, and complex business problems
• Strong fit with the Vention values, including passion for execution, resourcefulness, and humility.

‍How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion. 

We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well