Manager, Sales Federal

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Rockville, MD

Connection

<strong>Founded in 1982, Connection delivers valuable IT services and advanced technology solutions to business, government, education, and healthcare markets. Today, we serve our customers through our staff of highly trained Account Managers, our team of on-staff experts, and our efficient procurement websites. We are also proud to offer custom-configured computer systems from a ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at our distribution center in Wilmington, OH.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Our company has over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.connection.com/content/about/certifications-and-authorizations?cm_sp=content-_-about-us-_-certifications-and-authorizations">2,500 technical certifications</a>&nbsp;that ensure our experts can solve any customer need, no matter how complex. Additionally, our GlobalServe offering delivers global procurement solutions through our network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries.</strong> https://www.connection.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: The Federal Sales Manager is responsible for managing, training, and coaching a team of sales resources that could include any combination of Sales Support Associates (SSA), Sales Support Reps and Account Managers (AM).&nbsp; <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -98px; top: 26px;">&nbsp;</div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The Manager is primarily responsible for the operational management of the Federal Sales team as a whole.</li> <li>The Federal Sales Manager onboards and manages all new hire SSAs, with the end goals of providing excellent support to the sales organization as well as training SSAs to advance to an AM role.</li> <li>The Federal Sales Manager frequently collaborates with other internal departments within the company.</li> </ul>
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience and a minimum of 5 years career experience.<br /> <br />Required competencies: <br /> <ul> <li>Proficient with the critical applications utilized by the sales team, including E1, PSN and Callback or similar applications. High technical aptitude.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Exhibits problem-solving skills and excellent time management skills.</li> <li>Understanding of federal contracts and the nuances of the federal procurement process is preferred.</li> </ul>