Government Sales Executive

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At National Business Furniture (NBF) we believe in the power that inspiring spaces can have to help people achieve big things. We have worked with hundreds of thousands of businesses across the countryfrom startups to Fortune 500 companiesto equip their workspaces with beautiful comfortable and functional furniture for nearly 50 years. Named one of the 2023 Top Places to Work in Southeast WI by Top Workplaces and the Journal Sentinel.

Were presenting an exciting opportunity for a Government Sales Executive to join our Business Development & Vertical Sales team! Were looking for a driven consultative sales professional whos excited to find federal opportunities and build lasting relationships with key this role youll be at the forefront of establishing NBFs presence within federal agencies while helping shape the future of our government-focused business.

What Makes This a Great Opportunity

This is the first role of its kind at NBF. Youll be on the ground floor building our government vertical helping create awareness credibility and momentum. With strong brand recognition dedicated internal support teams and robust furniture solutions youll have the tools you need to make a major impact while growing your career in public-sector sales.

Heres a General Overview of What Youll Be Doing:

Develop and execute a strategic sales plan targeting federal agencies and Department of Defense branches.
Proactively source prospect and qualify new government opportunities through phone email virtual meetings and participation in industry events.
Build strong relationships with procurement officers facility managers department leaders and other decision-makers.
Provide consultative product and design recommendations tailored to agency needs budgets and workspace goals.
Prepare and present proposals quotes and RFP responses including cooperative purchasing agreements.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
Maintain and grow existing accounts while identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
Leverage Salesforce to manage your pipeline and track activity.
Stay informed on public-sector trends funding cycles and compliance requirements.

What Were Looking For:

2 years of B2B sales experience; government public-sector or contract furniture experience preferred.
Proven track record in remote selling and territory development.
Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships.
Ability to read plans and participate in space-planning and design conversations.
Excellent communication presentation and organizational skills.
Self-motivated entrepreneurial mindset with comfort working independently.
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce is a plus).
Professional presence and strong follow-through.

It Would Be Nice to Have:

Bachelors degree
Experience in government sales contract furniture or related industries
Familiarity with cooperative purchasing agreements or public-sector procurement processes

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Required Experience:

What Makes This a Great Opportunity

Heres a General Overview of What Youll Be Doing:

Develop and execute a strategic sales plan targeting federal agencies and Department of Defense branches.
Proactively source prospect and qualify new government opportunities through phone email virtual meetings and participation in industry events.
Build strong relationships with procurement officers facility managers department leaders and other decision-makers.
Provide consultative product and design recommendations tailored to agency needs budgets and workspace goals.
Prepare and present proposals quotes and RFP responses including cooperative purchasing agreements.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
Maintain and grow existing accounts while identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
Leverage Salesforce to manage your pipeline and track activity.
Stay informed on public-sector trends funding cycles and compliance requirements.

What Were Looking For:

2 years of B2B sales experience; government public-sector or contract furniture experience preferred.
Proven track record in remote selling and territory development.
Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships.
Ability to read plans and participate in space-planning and design conversations.
Excellent communication presentation and organizational skills.
Self-motivated entrepreneurial mindset with comfort working independently.
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce is a plus).
Professional presence and strong follow-through.

It Would Be Nice to Have:

Bachelors degree
Experience in government sales contract furniture or related industries
Familiarity with cooperative purchasing agreements or public-sector procurement processes

Required Experience: