New Job Opportunity: Government Account Manager – 8000
New Job Opportunity: Government Account Manager – Honolulu, HI
Contact: Susan Fine Ref: 8000
Company Description:
Our client is a leading network integration company specializing in designing and building world-class networks for federal and local government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise companies that require robust and reliable communications.
Job Description:
The Government Account Manager will focus on selling to new customers, as well as cultivating and growing our client’s installed base of customers. Customers include Federal as well as State and Local Governments. The emphasis for this role is on Federal government business.
This role will start as an individual contributor, and for the right person, can evolve to a leadership role where you build a team and are running the company’s Federal Practice.
The Government Account Manager will work with contracting officers and partners to sell through the ecosystem. You will develop partnerships as well as directly selling new products and services, and maintenance agreements. You will prepare proposals, bid responses and quotes.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with partners in a collaborative environment
Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders to understand customer’s business and develop strategic roadmaps
Cold calling
Develop proposals and bid responses
Effectively demonstrate the value of our company and solutions
Stay on top of industry and technology trends to identify potential opportunities
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, technical discipline, or engineering
Experience with navigating federal markets, including DoD
Experience working with contract vehicles
Technology Sales experience with proven ability to convert leads to opportunities, and close deals.
Knowledge of telecommunications is a plus
Technical aptitude
Exceptional communication skills – both verbal and written
Self-motivated with good time management skills
Able to work both independently and with a team
Detail-oriented.
Ability to persevere in the face of adversity
Microsoft Office experience
Strong business ethics
Ability to travel within Hawaii and several mainland trips per year
Drug test required
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive base salary with generous commission plan
Competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan with match