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Forward NetworksForward NetworksWashington, DC

Senior Business Development Representative-Federal

Senior Business Development Representative targeting Federal Civilian accounts to generate pipeline through outbound prospecting, research, and booking discovery calls/demos for Regional Sales Directors. Requires 2-4 years federal outbound BD experience, strong communication and research skills, and familiarity with sales tools.

95k – 115k
On-site2+ YOESales Development

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Targeted Prospecting: Identify and engage decision-makers at Federal Civilian accounts using a mix of phone, email, LinkedIn, and creative outreach in partnership with Regional Sales Directors in your territory.
  • Pipeline Generation: Develop a steady flow of qualified opportunities for Regional Sales Directors by booking discovery calls and demos.
  • Account Research: Conduct research on target accounts and personas to tailor messaging and outreach to their business challenges and industry context.
  • Messaging & Education: Clearly articulate Forward Networks’s value proposition and educate the prospects on the value of a digital twin.
  • Collaboration: Partner with Sales and Marketing to execute account-based strategies and provide feedback on market trends and prospect needs.
  • CRM Discipline: Maintain accurate records of all activities in Salesforce, ensuring visibility into pipeline activity and performance.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay up to date on Forward Networks’s platform and the dynamic changes in the networking, security and cloud infrastructure space.

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in outbound Business Development, business development, or lead generation within the federal government.
  • Knowledge of computer networking, security, SaaS or data/technology industry experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication, persuasion, and storytelling skills.
  • Strong ability to research and personalize outreach for executives and technical stakeholders.
  • Persistence, resilience, and creativity in outbound prospecting.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage high activity levels.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, SalesLoft/Outreach, and other prospecting tools.
  • Competitive, goal-oriented, coachable, and eager to grow into an Account Executive role.

Compensation

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between $95,000-$115,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training.

Skills

SalesforceLinkedIn Sales NavigatorSalesloftOutreachFederal SalesOutbound ProspectingAccount ResearchCrm Management
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