Federal Business Development Manager

Golden Star Technology Inc (GST); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Additional company perks

Job summary

Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST) is seeking a Federal Business Development Manager to drive growth in the federal market.

The role requires hands-on execution, deep understanding of federal procurement, and the ability to build trust-based relationships with agencies and partners. The ideal candidate will have experience selling IT, AV, and managed services into federal customers and thrive in complex, solution-based sales cycles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal business development or related sales experience.
• Working knowledge of federal procurement processes and cycles.
• Proven ability to build pipeline and hit sales targets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of independent work.
• Experience with government contractors, OEMs, VARs, or system integrators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies across federal civilian and defense agencies.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new federal opportunities from discovery to award.
• Build relationships with federal decision-makers and partners.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of federal customers and partners.
• Own the full sales lifecycle: prospecting, proposals, negotiations, close.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and delivery teams.
• Maintain pipeline, forecasts, and activity documentation.
• Stay updated on federal procurement processes and contract vehicles.
• Prepare and submit RFQs with pricing, scope, delivery details, and terms.
• Support RFP efforts with cross-team input.

Skills

Federal sales

Procurement knowledge

Pipeline generation

Communication

Independent work

Govt contractors

Job description

Job Title: Federal Business Development Manager

Location: Washington, D.C. Area

Overview

GST is seeking a Federal Business Development Manager to drive new business and expand our footprint across the federal market. This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role for a sales professional who understands federal agencies, can navigate procurement environments, and excels at building trust‑based relationships.

The ideal candidate has experience selling IT, AV, and managed service solutions into federal customers and thrives in complex, solution‑based sales cycles. This role is critical to support GST's long‑term growth strategy within the federal sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies across federal civilian and defense agencies to achieve revenue and margin objectives
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new federal business opportunities from initial discovery through contract award
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal decision‑makers, contracting officers, prime contractors, and strategic partners
• Manage and grow a portfolio of federal customers, distributors, dealers, OEMs, and technology partners
• Own the full sales lifecycle, including prospecting, solution positioning, proposal support, negotiations, and contract close
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and delivery teams to align IT, AV, and managed service solutions with customer mission requirements
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date pipeline reporting, forecasts, and sales activity documentation
• Stay current on federal procurement processes, contract vehicles, funding trends, and agency initiatives
• Prepare, review, and submit RFQs, including pricing, scope, delivery details, and contractual terms
• Support RFP efforts by coordinating RFQ input and documentation in collaboration with internal sales and technical teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in federal business development, federal sales, or account management
• Working knowledge of federal procurement processes, acquisition cycles, and buying behaviors
• Proven ability to generate pipeline, win new business, and meet or exceed sales targets
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable operating independently in a growth‑oriented environment
• Experience working with or alongside government contractors, OEMs, VARs, or systems integrators

Why GST

• Opportunity to help scale a growing federal business
• Sell mission‑critical technology solutions, not commodities
• Partner with experienced technical and delivery teams
• High‑impact role with visibility and ownership

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation
• Additional company perks

About GST

Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST), headquartered in Cerritos, California, has been recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal as one of LA's Best Places to Work for six consecutive years. As a leading provider of IT and audiovisual (AV) solutions and services, GST serves small and mid‑sized businesses, enterprises, government agencies, healthcare, and educational institutions nationwide.

Since its founding in 1985, GST has built a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer commitment. The company's continued growth is driven by its ability to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of industry‑leading technology solutions, customized configurations, and exceptional customer service. Through strategic partnerships with top manufacturers and visionary technology providers, GST empowers organizations to achieve their business objectives with confidence and efficiency.

For more information, please visit www.gstinc.com