B2B Government & Education Sales

Focus Camera LLC.•New York, NY

12d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Focus Camera is seeking a motivated Account Executive to build and grow our State and Local Government and Education (SLED) sales channel for our emerging business-to-business division. This is an exciting opportunity in a high-growth segment of the business and a great fit for a highly proactive sales professional that can bring energy, experience and best practices implementation to a division poised for major impact on the organization. This role focuses on identifying procurement opportunities, bid response management, quoting, order processing, customer support, proactive outreach and account development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working with government agencies and educational institutions in a fast-paced sales environment. eCommerce experience, familiarity with photography, audio-visual, IT or electronics products and experience using HubSpot are strongly preferred. About Focus Camera Founded in 1966, Focus Camera is a leading provider of photography, video and audio equipment, electronics, musical instruments, and professional technology solutions. With a legacy of industry leadership spanning six decades, we have over 175 employees and are growing across multiple locations. Our team is hardworking, collaborative, and committed to customer service, growth, and excellence in execution.

Requirements

Two to four years of business-to-business sales experience
At least two years of hands-on experience using one or more government or education procurement platforms, including TIPTAP, OGS, PEPPM/PEPPME, OMNIA Partners, EMI, or another SLED-related procurement system
Experience responding to RFPs, RFQs, bids, or government procurement opportunities
Experience working with government agencies, educational institutions, or other public-sector customers
Strong phone communication and lead-qualification skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience maintaining CRM records and customer activity
Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and with a team

Nice To Haves

eCommerce experience, familiarity with photography, audio-visual, IT or electronics products and experience using HubSpot

Responsibilities

Proactively lead government and education sales initiatives
Respond to RFPs, RFQs, bids, and procurement opportunities through government and institutional purchasing platforms
Generate and qualify government and education sales leads
Prepare competitive quotes, pricing proposals, and product recommendations
Identify and communicate with purchasing managers, procurement officers, and other decision-makers
Collaborate with account executives, sales specialists, and bid teams on sales strategy and deal execution
Conduct outbound calls and lead-qualification activities
Maintain accurate CRM records, prospect lists, sales activity, and customer information
Process sales orders and coordinate timely fulfillment of awarded contracts
Provide customer support and post-sale follow-up
Clearly communicate product features, pricing, purchasing options, and contract terms
Manage multiple bids, quotes, orders, and customer requests while meeting required deadlines