GovExec is a leading information and marketing platform for government leaders and contractors, and they are seeking a Sales Development Representative to join their Forecast International team. The role involves qualifying inbound leads, conducting outbound prospecting, and collaborating with marketing and sales teams to enhance client engagement and support revenue growth.
Responsibilities
- Identify and contact prospective clients using both inbound leads and outbound prospecting strategies via email, social media and over the phone
- Promptly respond to potential sales inquiries generated through marketing efforts
- Work closely with marketing team to take qualified leads and convert them to discovery calls
- Collaborate closely with sales team to ensure seamless handoff of qualified leads and increase conversion rates
- Identify organizations that fit the ideal customer profile and then research relevant contacts for outreach
- Research and stay up to date on industry trends, company news, and potential clients to refine sales strategies and improve lead targeting
- Work with marketing to create personalized email campaigns to engage prospects and generate demand for Forecast International’s products and solutions based on the organization’s business priorities
- Coordinate internal staff to ensure the right individuals are present to support a client conversation
- Prepare team members for external meetings by providing relationship background, corporate news, and profile
- Record and maintain outreach records in CRM system and provide up-to-date contact information and notes for leads and contacts
- Track and report on individual progress to monthly and quarterly goals for initial sales meetings and pipeline sourced
- Support onboarding coordination by ensuring smooth transition from sales qualification to active client engagement
- Conduct follow-up outreach with newly closed accounts to reinforce value proposition and encourage product adoption
- Monitor early-stage client engagement and flag risks, inactivity, or upsell indicators to the sales team
- Identify expansion or cross-sell opportunities within assigned accounts and re-engage stakeholders as needed
- Prepare internal stakeholders for client conversations by providing background research, relationship history, and relevant industry developments
- Coordinate internal resources to ensure appropriate subject matter experts are included in client meetings
- Maintain periodic touchpoints with designated accounts to support retention and relationship continuity
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- 1+ years of SaaS sales development, business development, or inside sales experience
- Experience working with CRM systems such as Hubspot or similar
- Working knowledge of the lead generation process and implementation of those processed in a technology stack
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Impeccable time management and organizational skills
- Team player with a collaborative mindset, eager to work closely with Account Executives and other departments to achieve sales goals
- Results-oriented: Hit individual goals while staying invested in the team's larger revenue success
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Open time off policy
- Twelve weeks paid parental leave
- Supportive, collaborative teams
- Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
- Expansive learning and development opportunities
Company Overview
GovExec mission is to inform and inspire government leaders and civil servants at all levels to achieve the goals of improving society. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://about.govexec.com/.