The Account Representative for multivendor technology sales is responsible for driving sales across a portfolio of dedicated OEM partners within assigned Federal and SLED (State, Local, and Education) territories.
This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and fostering strong relationships with customer stakeholders and OEM partners to deliver innovative technology solutions and services.
This position will build actionable quotes for customers ensuring that internal reporting and CRM systems are up to date, maintain an accurate forecast to management by understanding a customer procurement process and identify growth opportunities within existing accounts.
Develop and execute strategic sales plans in collaboration with dedicated OEM partners, targeting Federal and SLED customers.
Actively search and monitor bid boards such as SEWP, GSA eBuy, NIH CIO-CS, and other government procurement portals to identify and pursue relevant opportunities.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders, OEM counterparts, and internal teams to advance opportunities and ensure post-sale success.
Follow up on leads generated via trade shows, internet sites, and other referrals.
Conduct prospecting activities including account research, profiling, and opportunity identification across assigned territories.
Collaborate with solution architects to align OEM products and services (software, subscriptions, consulting, and training) with customer needs.
Manage the entire sales lifecycle: pipeline development, forecasting, quote preparation, closing opportunities including booking and tracking opportunities and invoices.
Deliver impacted presentations and technical demos with internal technical support.
Consistently meet or exceed defined quarterly and annual revenue targets.
Apply Emergent’s sales methodology throughout the sales process in alignment with OEM requirements.
Backup other team members as needed.
All other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field—or equivalent work experience.
0-2 years of sales experience with some of that experience in solution selling and multi-vendor environments.
Significant outbound and cold call sales experience in technology industry.
Experience selling in public sector, Federal and/or SLED is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Consultative sales approach and relationship-building skills.
Solid expertise in using CRM tools (Salesforce preferred).
Knowledgeable in government procurement processes.
contract vehicles (e.g., SEWP, GSA) and bid board processes.
Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
Significant outbound and cold call sales expertise.
Strategic planning and tactical execution.
Multitasking and time management.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Critical thinking and problem-solving.
Self-starter who works independently and as part of a team.