Job Description
Job Description
Government Sales & Contracts Lead
Brooklyn, NY
95-110K + uncapped commission
Position Overview:
A well-established consumer electronics company is seeking a Government Sales & Contracts Lead to drive growth in the federal, state, and local government sectors. This role involves identifying bid opportunities, submitting competitive proposals, managing public sector contracts, and collaborating cross-functionally to fulfill awarded deals.
This is an individual contributor role with high visibility and ownership — ideal for a motivated professional with a blend of sales savvy and government contracting expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
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Source and qualify federal, state, and municipal bid opportunities
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Prepare and submit compliant, accurate, and timely RFP/RFQ responses
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Work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure competitive pricing and fulfillment capabilities
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Build and maintain strong relationships with government procurement officers and public agency contacts
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Track and manage the full lifecycle of contracts, including renewals, reporting, and performance tracking
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Serve as the key liaison between sales, legal, procurement, and operations to execute awarded deals
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Attend trade shows and in-person meetings to establish and grow government relationships
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Support the VP of Sales on current opportunities and help scale outbound efforts into three strategic verticals:
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POS devices & hardware partners
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Agencies, festivals, and events
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Large enterprise clients (e.g., JPMorgan Chase-style accounts)
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Requirements:
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3–5+ years of experience in government sales, RFP management, or public sector contracting
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Proven ability to identify and close deals through structured government procurement processes
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Familiarity with SAM.gov, GSA schedules, and state procurement portals
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Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
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Ability to present effectively and win over stakeholders in high-stakes conversations
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High attention to detail, comfort with deadlines, and an organized approach to managing multiple bids
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with consumer electronics, tech products, or hardware sales
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Exposure to trade shows and in-person industry networking
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Background in enterprise or channel sales
Email: Baila@maiplacement.com