Project Manager

Avantier•North Plainfield, NJ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

At Avantier, you won’t just “have a job”—you’ll work on real, cutting-edge technology used in aerospace, defense, and life sciences. We are a global photonics company (25+ years), specializing in custom optical design, engineering, and manufacturing for high-tech industries worldwide. 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. What You’ll Do Manage the sales cycle from qualified inbound leads to close, with a focus on generating incremental revenue. Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities , nurture 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.

Requirements

3+ years of successful B2B project management experience, ideally with technical products
Proven track record in managing warm leads and assisting in 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
Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with technical or manufacturing industries is a plus
Background or interest in science/optics is a plus
Ability to build relationships with C-level decision makers is a strong advantage
Additional certificates are a bonus

Responsibilities

Manage the sales cycle from qualified inbound leads to close, with a focus on generating incremental revenue.
Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, nurture relationships, and build a strategic sales pipeline for sustained long-term growth.
Collaborate with prospects to understand their needs, challenges, and objectives, and deliver customized optical solutions that align with their goals.
Consistently meet or exceed weekly activity targets, including outreach, follow-ups, and sales engagement metrics.