Government SLED Sales Representative
Granite Telecommunications · Dallas, TX · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a B2B/Government Sales Professional focused on new business development by selling local and long-distance telephone services and data telecommunication products to the Public Sector (State, Local, and Education). The role offers training, support, and an environment needed to succeed, serving as the driving force for securing new customers and business nationally.
Responsibilities
- New business development nationally for State, Local, and Education Districts (SLED)
- Travel within an assigned sales territory to conduct face-to-face meetings with potential and existing SLED customers
- Sell advanced Data solution-based services such as MPLS, VPN, VOIP, SIP Trunking, Cloud-based PBX, Wireless Networks, and dedicated internet access
- Build and maintain a consistent sales funnel and pipeline
- Identify prospect needs and create customized sales proposals
- Maintain positive relationships with new and existing clients
Qualifications
- 3+ years of SLED experience
- Strong prospecting, selling, and closing skills; proven ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet sales quotas
- Experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting through closing
- Bachelor's Degree or Military Service required
- Public Sector/Government Experience (State, Local, and Education) highly preferred
- Must have the ability to be cleared for Secret Clearance P2, or currently hold Secret Clearance