Project Manager, Sales Development Rep​/SDR, Business Development

Project Manager:


Location: North Plainfield, New Jersey
Company: Avantier – Premium Custom Optics Manufacturer
Base Salary: $65,000 – $80,000



Job Description :


AVANTIER – Premium Custom Optics Manufacturer is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Project Manage to join our growing team.

We serve high-tech industries such as Aerospace, Biomedical, Life Sciences, and Research, providing precision optical solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.

In this high-impact role, you’ll be at the forefront of our growth efforts—leading strategic outreach, managing targeted campaigns, and qualifying high-value leads. You'll work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams, with strong visibility and opportunity for advancement.

What We’re Looking For:

• A self-motivated sales professional with a proven track record in B2B project management
• Strong relationship-building skills and a strategic mindset
• Experience working with technical or manufacturing industries is a plus

Join us and be part of a team that's advancing innovation through optics.

Responsibilities


· Managing the sales cycle from qualified inbound leads to close, with a focus on generating incremental revenue.

· Proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, nurturing relationships, and building a strategic sales pipeline for sustained long-term growth.

· Collaborating with prospects to understand their needs, challenges, and objectives, and delivering customized optical solutions that align with their goals.

· Consistently meeting or exceeding weekly activity targets, including outreach, follow-ups, and sales engagement metrics.

Skills/ Key

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of successful B2B project management experience, ideally with technical products
• Proven track record in managing warm leads and assist closing long sales cycles
• Skilled in delivering effective presentations and demos
• Comfortable attending industry events (conferences, trade shows) to generate leads
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team-oriented with a positive, proactive attitude
• Background or interest in science/optics is a plus
• Ability to build relationships with C-level decision makers is a strong advantage

Education: Bachelor's degree required, additional certificates are a bonus

Why Join Avantier?

• Industry training provided
• Work with a dynamic, collaborative team
• High-impact role with growth opportunities