Strategic Account Manager, US Space Force (Remote)

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Summary of Position

The Strategic Account Manager – US Space Force identifies, qualifies, leads, negotiates, and closes sales pursuits in the federal government market. The successful candidate must be able to prospect and develop opportunities and could differentiate the value of our offering in a competitive environment. The Strategic Account Manager will assist in the preparation of accurate and timely sales forecasts, can craft business solutions for complex business problems, create and forge partnerships for current and new programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the US Space Force Accounts
• Orchestrate strategic planning, program targeting and maximize sales and revenue gains.
• Devise strategies for searching out promising new business opportunities.
• Deeply understand the customers' mission in the federal contractor market segment by building relationships to develop focused, relevant solutions by leveraging the breadth of SANS resources
• Be able to analyze federal budgetary information to discern trends and priorities.
• Develop understanding of the customers’ terminology, policies, organizational structure, etc.
• Identify and coordinate resources to build winning strategies needed to build customer training programs that do not yet exist or are at their very infancy
• Identify and map key stakeholders, decision makers, and influencers across the cyber domain. 
• Conduct comprehensive competitive analysis and pricing strategies.
• As required, recommend partners and teaming arrangements to successfully capture business.
• Operate effectively in a heavily matrixed, geographically dispersed team.
• Must develop a thorough understanding of the breadth and depth of SANS offerings and resources and be able to apply those to customer challenges.
• Must develop and write compliant proposals through full spectrum of complexity.
• Other job duties as assigned.
  

Basic Requirements

• Must have 5 or more years’ experience within federal government sales or business development; > 7 years highly preferred.
• Should have a solid understanding of FAR and DFAR contracting fundamentals.
• Proven track record in sales, ability to meet and exceed individual sales targets on a consistent basis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Experience working multiple strategic accounts.
• Exceptional ability to represent the company favorably, develop new clients and negotiate with numerous members of other firms.
• Must have superior organizational and time-management skills and be able to work autonomously in a heavily matrixed, geographically dispersed team.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and Salesforce (CRM)
• Highest ethical standards
  

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Department of Defense Sales Manager and has no direct reports.

Work Environment

Remote work environment with the requirement to travel as needed, approximately 15-20% of the time. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

SANS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact SANS Human Resources.

In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. 

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The base salary range for this position is between $95,000-115,000 base salary plus commission. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location and relevant experience, education, certifications, and years of experience. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

In addition, SANS provides the following benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Compensation95,000-115,000 base salary plus commission