Account Executive - Fairfax VA

Account Executive for Mission Solutions Sector

Account Executive for Mission Solutions Sector will identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities through the gate process, establish relationships with Contracting and clients supported by Mission Solutions including Department of State, DoD, and DHS (CBP, USCIS, US Secret Service), and in adjacent Federal spaces, and attend industry days and conferences to develop a robust 24-month pipeline. The primary focus of this role is to drive revenue growth by identifying business opportunities, maintaining existing business, selling products or services, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. The Account Executive serves as a liaison between the company and its clients, working to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. Apply knowledge of customer market and leverage relationships throughout industry to identify new opportunities, gain intelligence on acquisition plans, effectively target those opportunities best suited for MSS (to include 8a Direct Award and competitive pursuits), and work to shape opportunities to ensure MSS is fully qualified and prepared for bid and submission. This position will have specified new business goals minimum and stretch, each fiscal year.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $218,000 - $238,000

Comprehensive federal benefits package available to full-time employees, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan participation.

Essential Functions

Sales and Business Development

Establish, at a minimum, a two (2) year business development pipeline for potential business opportunities.

Maintain comprehensive 24-month pipeline, with daily data entry in SalesForce to notate updates, client calls, acquisition plans, award dates, etc.

Research and identify growth opportunities in support of Business Development and Capture

Develop and defend Gate reviews

Develop and implement growth strategies that include risk assessments.

Meet business development, organic, and new growth targets each year as directed by the COMPANY Strategic Plan.

Support capture and proposal activities as needed

Generate reports and give presentations.

Identify and prospect potential solutions and services to the Mission Solutions sector through research, networking, and referrals.

Understand client needs and pain points to provide ANG solutioning product or service offerings accordingly.

Conduct product presentations, demonstrations, and discussions to showcase how the company's offerings address client challenges.

Develop and execute effective capture strategies to achieve or exceed business development targets.

Negotiate and close deals while ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both the client and the company, (executing NDAs, TAs, etc.)

Competencies

Drive business operations and growth

Strategic thinking for both organic business growth and new business markets.

Possesses a strong understanding of and the ability to us Shipley's Business Development Lifecycle processes.

Analytical thinking.

Stress management.

Relationship Management:

Establish strong rapport with clients and strategic partners, serving as their primary point of contact.

Maintain regular communication to provide updates, address concerns, and gather feedback.

Anticipate client needs and proactively propose solutions or enhancements.

Build long-lasting relationships to encourage client loyalty and repeat business.

Account Coordination:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, customer support, and product development, to ensure seamless client experiences.

Coordinate the execution of projects, orders, and deliverables to meet client expectations and deadlines.

Address any issues or challenges that arise, ensuring swift resolution and client satisfaction.

Market and Competitive Analysis:

Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities.

Provide insights and feedback to internal teams to enhance product offerings and strategies.

Sales Reporting and Documentation:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, sales activities, and progress in CRM systems.

Generate regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance metrics for management review.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. ANG utilizes a hybrid work environment of in office and remote options.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 85% of the time.

Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, or quickly.

Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.

Must be able to work indoor conditions 95% of the time.

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