Account Development Representative – Federal Government
Location
District Of Columbia
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$85K - $127K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Account Development Representative – Federal Government
Workiva
• Provide extensive research and intelligence within target Federal agencies and sub-agencies to identify key decision-makers and critical program information through people mapping exercises. • Prospect into target Federal accounts via strategic networking, email, campaigns, social outreach, and local events, tailored to public sector personas. • Qualify leads/contacts based upon specifically defined criteria to transition meaningful sales leads into the pipeline through detailed outbound hunting efforts. • Learn and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the Workiva platform and clearly articulate its capabilities, security postures ( FedRAMP ), and advantages to government decision-makers and influencers • Understand federal personas across multiple business disciplines, including the offices of: Financial Transformation, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Information Officer (CIO/IT), Sustainability/ESG Reporting, and Program Management • Drive attendance and attend various public sector events (federal webinars, roadshows, Amplify, defense/civilian conferences), and provide post-event follow-up • Develop and maintain a current understanding of Workiva’s latest product offerings, competitive market knowledge, and federal compliance standards • Meet or exceed quarterly goals for number of opportunity targets, revenue, and weekly/monthly performance activity indicators • Contribute to critical functions associated with fulfilling the sales cycle (forecasting, reporting, CRM maintenance, correspondence, and communications)
Job Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience in Sales Development, with a focus on the Public Sector/Federal market
- Proven experience in a SaaS Sales environment, specifically selling FedRAMP-authorized solutions into Federal Civilian and/or DoD agencies.
- Familiarity with Federal procurement processes, timelines, and common contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedules, SEWP, CHESS).
- Salesforce CRM, Gong, ZoomInfo, GovWin (or similar gov-intelligence tools), and LinkedIn Sales Navigator experience are strongly preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a professional demeanor suitable for interacting with government officials and GS-level leaders.
- Self-motivated with a strong propensity for action, results, and navigating the complexities of government bureaucracies.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet strict federal deadlines.
- Proven track record of creating revenue-generating opportunities and quota attainment in a B2G or B2B environment.
Benefits
- On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 85,000.00 - 127,000.00 USD Annual
- Eligible for commission based on sales performance
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
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