Our client is seeking a Sales Support / Business Development Representative to support U.S. Government and commercial business lines. They operate using a collaborative, team-based approach, and this position serves as a vital member of the Business Development (Client) Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting growth across all market sectors by assisting client engagement, pipeline development efforts, and lead generation.
Core Responsibilities
- Marketing, Outreach, and Brand Awareness
- Maintain and regularly update website content and social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) to strengthen the company's visibility, engagement, and market presence.
- Support execution of a coordinated marketing plan, assisting with go-to-market strategies and outreach campaigns.
- Promote solutions through marketing efforts, events, and digital campaigns.
- Coordinate trade show and exposition participation.
- Manage industry memberships and consortium participation.
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to track trends and inform growth strategies.
- Lead targeted outreach campaigns for specific sectors, agencies, and technology domains.
- Business Development and Sales Support
- Support the growth and maintenance of sales across government, and commercial markets.
- Qualify, and track new business opportunities, coordinating proposal development and capture activities.
- Maintain oversight of the Client travel budget, tracking expenditures and forecasting requirements.
- Support weekly Client meetings, providing updates, metrics, and progress summaries.
- Maintain CRM data integrity and a structured repository of Client materials, templates, and presentations.
- Support and manage partner and channel relationships.
- Coordinate with other company departments to ensure customer requirements align with delivery capability.
- Oversee and assist with proposal efforts.
- Customer Engagement and Relationship Management
- Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via website, email, or direct communication.
- Coordinate follow-on actions and ensure responsive engagement with existing and prospective customers.
- Maintain customer satisfaction through proactive communication, follow-ups, and performance evaluations.
- Manage customer warranty documentation, service records, and CRM data accuracy.
- Support long-term account health tracking and relationship continuity efforts.
- Administrative, Operational, and Compliance Support
- Support Client team ensuring smooth execution of campaigns, meetings, and deliverables.
- Prepare recurring reports with accurate and timely metrics.
- Uphold compliance with internal cybersecurity, confidentiality, and data-protection policies.
- Technical and Analytical Skills
- Demonstrate proficiency with CRM platforms and the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
- Conduct business intelligence research on procurement forecasts, competitors, and industry trends.
- Support workflow automation and process optimization to improve team efficiency.
- The successful candidate is expected to develop a clear understanding of the company's technical solutions and services to effectively communicate value to clients and partners.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- 2+ years of experience in business development, inside sales, or marketing support— preferably in a Government, Defense, or Technology environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – critical.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Eligibility to work on U.S. Government-related projects (U.S. Citizenship required) and eligible for a U.S. security clearance.
Preferred
- Formal education in business, marketing, communications, or related fields (or equivalent experience), or applicable experience in TSCM, SIGINT/EW, or Physical/Technical Security.
- Familiarity with DoD procurement processes, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), and/or ITAR/EAR compliance.
- Prior experience supporting trade shows, proposal development, or capture management.
- Occasional travel (≤10%) to support customers, trade shows, training, and industry events.
- Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP/CRM systems
- Active or previous U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or higher).