Entry-Level Public Sector Inside Sales Pro

Connection, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Connection is seeking an entry-level Inside Sales Account Manager to build a book of business through cold calls and targeted outreach. You will engage state and local government, higher education, and K-12 buyers, with support from a broad technology portfolio.

You'll learn consultative technology sales, manage accounts, and develop pipeline while working in a hybrid model if based in Merrimack, NH, or remotely from elsewhere in the U.S.

Qualifications

• No prior sales or technology sales experience required.
• Strong work ethic, coachability, accountability, and consistency.
• Comfort with cold calling, outbound prospecting, lead generation, and new account development.
• Clear communication, active listening, customer relationship building, and follow-up.
• Organization, pipeline tracking, CRM documentation, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a book of business through cold calling and outreach.
• Engage decision-makers to uncover needs, budgets, and opportunities.
• Recommend technology solutions with vendor partners and internal experts.
• Develop accounts and build trusted relationships with public sector customers.
• Manage daily sales activity and pipeline updates, and follow-ups.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver quotes, pricing, and customer solutions.

Skills

Cold Calling

Outbound Prospecting

Lead Generation

New Account Development

Communication

Tools

CRM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Connection is seeking an entry-level Inside Sales Account Manager to build a book of business through cold calls and targeted outreach. You will engage state and local government, higher education, and K-12 buyers, with support from a broad technology portfolio.

You'll learn consultative technology sales, manage accounts, and develop pipeline while working in a hybrid model if based in Merrimack, NH, or remotely from elsewhere in the U.S.