Business Development Associate

Company: August Schell
Location: Rockville
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWhat you will be doing…As a Business Development Associate, you will learn key skills and techniques needed to develop strong sales and marketing strategies driving new business opportunities and sales growth. In this role you are the first impression of August Schell. You will cultivate strong working relationships with our customers, vendors, and partners to establish valuable connections and deliver new opportunities.

• Increase sales and market share through focused prospecting.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and customers.
• Strategize and develop targeted sales campaigns to generate sales leads and new business.
• Create tailored phone scripts and campaign content.
• Collaborate with marketing team to execute campaign delivery and advertisement.
• Track, organize and manage leads generated from your BD activities.You will need…
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Passion for learning how to succeed in technology sales.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Be deadline driven and ability to produce high-quality work within short timelines.
  • Excellent people and customer service skills.
  • Excellent communications skills (English), both written and oral.
  • An assertive self-starter who flourishes in a competitive environment.
  • Ability to think strategically.
  • Have a team player mentality.
  • Ability to travel to and attend sales events.As a plus…
    • Experience in federal or software sales.
    • Understanding of federal acquisition and contracting processes.
    • Background in technology.
    • Has an active security clearance.Why you want this job?
      • You will learn about the entire sales lifecycle and government procurement and contracting process. Including Government Wide Acquisition Contracts such as NASA SEWP and GSA Schedule.
      • You will be trained and certified in various cutting-edge technologies offered by our vast partner network, including top industry tech leaders such as Splunk, Red Hat, VMware, AWS, as well as emerging technology companies that are backed by industry leading venture capital firms such as A16Z.
      • You will be able to build your industry network. You will have the opportunity to work and meet with major distribution partners like Carahsoft, key technology partners, leading service integrators and Government stakeholders within the Civilian, DOD and Intelligence community space.
      • You will be supported by fun, dynamic teammates who offer a wide background of experience and industry knowledge.
      • You will gain fundamental sales knowledge in lead generation and pipeline management, as well as develop critical soft skills such as relationship building, professional communication, and critical thinking. This experience will provide a valuable framework that can be applied to any role.
      • Large growth opportunity. This role allows you to carve out your career path and gain valuable experience to move upwards. Our goal is for mutual success, which works best when you are in a job you love. At August Schell we want our people to be passionate about what they do. August Schell Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.Powered by JazzHRE1KeB8HZlQ

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