Government Account Representative Job at Carahsoft, Reston, VA

  • Carahsoft
  • Reston, VA

Job Description

Drives sales and manages relationships within federal, state, and local government markets for technology portfolios. Oversees the entire sales process — from lead generation and opportunity qualification to quoting, forecasting, and deal closure — while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Coordinates targeted marketing campaigns, maintains accurate pipeline forecasts, and works closely with internal teams to deliver competitive, compliant solutions that meet agency requirements.

This role is a hybrid schedule based out of our office in Reston, VA.

Overall Responsibilities:

  • Manage Deals: Oversees the full sales cycle for federal, state, and local opportunities, from initial engagement to contract award and delivery.
  • Sales Driven Mindset: Proactively generates business, overcomes challenges, builds relationships with customers and closes deals in a competitive landscape.
  • Technology Expert: Maintains a high level of knowledge on current technology portfolio for vendors and remains educated in new emerging technologies in the marketplace.
  • Quoting & Proposal Development: Prepares and submits accurate quotes, proposals, and contract documents in alignment with agency requirements and procurement regulations.
  • Forecasting & Pipeline Management: Maintains an up-to-date sales forecast and CRM pipeline to support accurate revenue projections and resource planning.
  • Lead Generation: Identifies and qualifies new government opportunities through research, networking, and leveraging agency procurement databases (e.g., SAM.gov, FPDS).
  • Resilience and Persistence: Frequently follows up with customers, overcomes objections and remains optimistic while navigating business challenges.
  • Marketing Campaign Execution: Coordinates and runs targeted marketing campaigns for the public sector, including webinars, events, and digital outreach.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

  • Confident and Assertive Communicator – the ability to confidently communicate both internally and externally.
  • Self-starter who shows initiative with their own campaigns, projects, and plans.
  • Adaptable, quick learner and with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment.
  • Strong attention to detail skills to understand and execute quoting and ordering process.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to travel to events and meetings.
  • BA/BS degree in Professional Sales, Business, or related discipline.
  • 1-2 years of work experience in sales, account management, business development, customer service, or other related field.

Carahsoft is an equal opportunity company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or

protected veteran status.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area

Similar Jobs

Upward Pathway (Scott Pozil)

Personal Development Sales Advisor Job at Upward Pathway (Scott Pozil)

 ...rewards performance, offers full flexibility, and accelerates your personal and professional growth? Were a global company with 15+...  ...Grow daily through advanced personal and leadership development training Drive business growth through targeted social outreach and attraction... 

Society Insurance Company

Director - Accounting & Controller Job at Society Insurance Company

 ...operational functions, including financial statements, general ledger, statutory reporting, financial close processes, tax reporting and audited financial statements.Ensures accounting practices comply with statutory accounting principles and requirements of regulatory and... 

USASJB

Remote Data Entry Agent - Work at Home Job at USASJB

 ...Work From Home Survey Taker (Side Gig) We are looking for people who are motivated to participate in paid research across the country and...  ...short-term work at home work is welcome to apply. No previous experience is necessary. This is an excellent opportunity to earn a side... 

Triage Staffing LLC

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,105 per week in Minneapolis, MN Job at Triage Staffing LLC

 ...Sterile Processing Tech Location: Minneapolis, MN Agency: Triage Staffing LLC Pay: $1,105 per week Shift Information: Days...  ...Weeks Start Date: 10/19/2026 About the Position Travel Nursing: Sterile Processing Minneapolis, MN Location: Minneapolis... 

FocusGroupPanel

Remote Data Entry Specialist (Entry-Level) Job at FocusGroupPanel

 ...FocusGroupPanel is seeking a Remote Work From Home Data Entry Clerk. This is an entry-level position that allows you to work from the comfort of your home, providing flexibility to earn serious cash with part-time or full-time hours. The job involves typing 25+ words...