Entry Level Sales Representative (Recent College Grads Encouraged) (Alexandria)
This entry-level sales representative role is designed for recent college graduates eager to develop a career in government technology sales. The position involves hands-on experience in business development, customer relationship management, technology sales, contract administration, and market research within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The role offers professional training and development opportunities with a hybrid work schedule based in Alexandria, VA.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, government technology.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level sales role supports government-focused technology initiatives for a confidential client. You will receive hands-on sales training and contribute to business development and client support activities across public-sector accounts.
- Conduct prospecting and lead generation to build a qualified sales pipeline
- Support outreach and relationship management with government customers and partners
- Present product/solution overviews and assist in proposal preparation
- Assist with contract administration and bid/response logistics
- Perform market research and competitor analysis to support opportunity targeting
- Track opportunities and maintain accurate CRM records
- Participate in training and professional development to build government contracting and technology sales expertise
Who We’re Looking For
This role is suited for motivated, early-career candidates — recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Interest in government contracting, technology sales, and business operations
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Why Join
- Structured, hands-on training in government technology sales
- Early responsibility on government accounts and exposure to contract processes
- Career development and mentorship from experienced sales and operations professionals
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in the government technology sector
Logistics & Compensation
- Location: Hybrid schedule based out of our Trade, VA office (applicants must be able to work on-site as required)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated compensation: $52,446 per year (estimated)
Key Skills & Keywords
- Government technology sales
- Business development
- Customer / partner relationship management
- Contract administration
- Prospecting and pipeline development
- Recent college graduate friendly
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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