Government Sales & Contracts Specialist

Mai Placement•New Windsor, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing product supplier is seeking a Government Sales & Contracts Specialist to manage government bids and contracts while building relationships with agency buyers. The role prioritizes supporting existing customers and converting awarded contracts into orders, while also developing new business through bid portals, cooperative contracts, and direct agency outreach. The specialist manages the department’s day-to-day work, reports to the department director, and receives support from staff who assist with research and data entry. This is a full-time, in-office role in New Windsor, New York. Compensation is $85K DOE plus commission.

Requirements

Hands-on experience identifying government bid opportunities, preparing and submitting bids, and working with government purchasing departments.
Sales ability and consistent follow-through to turn opportunities into orders.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Proactive communication, ownership, and ability to work well with a team.
Comfort learning new tools, including AI tools.
Government bidding and contracts experience is strongly preferred; relevant experience is important given the learning curve.

Nice To Haves

CRM experience.
Candidates with strong potential may be considered.

Responsibilities

Monitor government bid sites and agency portals, qualify opportunities, and track deadlines.
Prepare accurate, competitive bids and coordinate supplier quotes, pricing, and shipping.
Maintain and renew contracts, update products and pricing, and increase contract utilization.
Support existing customers, introduce products, request referrals, and resolve issues.
Develop sales through cooperative contracts, trade shows, and agency outreach.
Keep bids, quotes, customer interactions, and renewals updated in the CRM.
Monitor shared inboxes and respond promptly to quote requests.
Manage the department’s day-to-day work.