Sales Operations Associate (Contract, 3–6 Months)

Voyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City,  is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices that are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range, velocity, and reflectivity with unparalleled accuracy. By leveraging cutting-edge silicon photonic chips smaller than your fingertip, we deliver sensors that are not only revolutionary in performance but also affordable enough to integrate into any system.

Our technology disrupts the status quo of bulky, expensive, and power-hungry LiDAR systems, making high-precision sensing accessible for widespread adoption in robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial automation, and beyond. With Voyant, the next generation of machines can see, understand, and navigate the world like never before.

Discover how we’re redefining what’s possible by making real products out of cutting-edge research in silicon photonics. 

Why Join Us:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a hybrid hardware company with a dynamic team. Your contributions will directly support new product development as we launch our first generation of sensors to the market at scale.  

As a Sales Operations Associate at Voyant, you’ll be at the forefront of our sales efforts. Your mission is to prospect, qualify, and engage potential customers, laying the foundation for successful partnerships. Working closely with our sales and marketing teams, you’ll identify opportunities and create value for businesses exploring the power of LiDAR.

Voyant is at the forefront of delivering the highest-quality and most affordable LiDAR sensing capabilities ever developed. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited to be part of a revolutionary product transforming the sensing landscape, we’d love to hear from you.

Location Preferred: Houston (preferred) - Remote accepted 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation:
  Identify and research potential customers across target industries using online databases, trade shows, and networking events.
• Outbound Outreach:
  Initiate cold calls and craft personalized emails to engage prospects, highlighting the benefits of Voyant’s LiDAR technology.
• Lead Qualification:
  Conduct conversations with potential customers to understand their needs, challenges, and budgets. Qualify leads based on their alignment with Voyant’s solutions.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Develop a strong understanding of LiDAR technology, its key features, and its applications to confidently address customer inquiries.
• Sales Pipeline Management:
  Track and manage leads within the CRM system, ensuring seamless transitions of qualified leads to the sales team.
• Demo Scheduling:
  Coordinate product demonstrations with qualified leads, showcasing Voyant’s LiDAR capabilities and addressing customer-specific concerns.

Qualifications: 

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to simplify and explain technical concepts.
• Strong phone and email etiquette for outbound prospecting and lead engagement.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and establish trust with potential clients.
• A natural curiosity and technical aptitude to grasp LiDAR technology and its applications.
• Sales acumen, including lead qualification and pipeline management.
• Experience in B2B sales or working in the technology industry is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Engineering/ Business degree 

Compensation:

• Compensation for the role is $35 per hour, which equates to an annual salary of $72,800 based on a 40-hour workweek before taxes.
• The role is temporary, offering up to 40 hours per week, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. There is also potential for conversion to a full-time position.