Job Description

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:

Source and qualify

federal, state, and municipal bid opportunities

Prepare and submit

compliant, accurate, and timely RFP/RFQ responses

Work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure competitive pricing and fulfillment capabilities Build and maintain strong relationships with

government procurement officers

and public agency contacts Track and manage the

full lifecycle of contracts

, including renewals, reporting, and performance tracking Serve as the key liaison between

sales, legal, procurement, and operations

to execute awarded deals Attend trade shows and in-person meetings to establish and grow government relationships Support the VP of Sales on current opportunities and help

scale outbound efforts

into three strategic verticals: POS devices & hardware partners Agencies, festivals, and events Large enterprise clients (e.g., JPMorgan Chase-style accounts)

Requirements:

3-5+ years of experience in

government sales, RFP management, or public sector contracting

Proven ability to

identify and close deals

through structured government procurement processes Familiarity with

SAM.gov

, GSA schedules, and state procurement portals Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Ability to

present effectively

and win over stakeholders in high-stakes conversations High attention to detail, comfort with deadlines, and an organized approach to managing multiple bids

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with

consumer electronics, tech products, or hardware sales

Exposure to

trade shows

and in-person industry networking Background in

enterprise or channel sales

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Email: Baila@maiplacement.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person