Major Accounts Manager - DoW/DoD or Special Programs

GuidePoint Security • Herndon, VA

3h • Remote

About The Position

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
The Accounts Manager will pro-actively network, cold call, and sell to multiple contacts within the Department of War/Defense or Special Programs ecosystem. Manage and develop relationships with customers and provide a consultative sales approach that delivers the highest level of account management services. The Account Manager should share the goals and concerns of the client and understand the technology partner and products available to meet their goals and solve their challenges.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience selling to DoD/IC Federal Agencies with strong, established relationships
• Expert in solution selling and Infrastructure/Cyber Security – Vendor experience is a PLUS
• Strong, established relationships with key accounts in the territory required
• Requires experience with Salesforce.com
• Strong group presentation skills a must
• Verifiable history of exceeding sales goals and generating leads
• Demonstrated ability of lead generation and opening new accounts
• Experience selling professional services, security audits and assessments a plus

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree or commensurate experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance or higher / eligibility
• Network security vendor related certifications a plus
• Ability to travel up to 30% as needed

Responsibilities

• Consistently meet sales and profitability goals.
• Participate in industry organizations such as ISSA, ISACA, OWASP, INSA, AFCEA etc.
• Manage leads and opportunities through Salesforce and other CRM tools.
• Accurately and consistently report sales forecasts and opportunity funnels
• Participate in creation, editing and closure of services proposals.
• Work with GuidePoint Security vendors to understand and position their technologies, understand and articulate their value proposition to clients.
• Participate in field marketing to generate interest and provide information to the client prospect community to include driving attendance to such events and activities
• Represent GuidePoint Consultants to clients and be able to articulate our areas of expertise
• Set proper expectations and maintain open communication with clients and vendors through the lifecycle of the sales process.
• Effectively leverage supporting resources in the sales process with the spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Professionally develop and present sales presentations to large groups and executive level clients.

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level