Sales Development Representative

ClearanceJobs; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A U.S. Federal government IT supplier is seeking an Account Engagement Specialist in Santa Fe, NM, for a contract role. This entry-level position involves supporting federal clients by responding to opportunities, managing client relationships, and providing timely information. Candidates should have relevant education and skills in sales or customer service, and a strong fit for the company culture is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or an Associate Degree is required.
• 1–3 years of sales or customer service experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree instead of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Respond to contract-based opportunities and provide timely quotes.
• Manage client relationships as the primary point of contact.
• Comfortable with cold calling and meeting quotas.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Curiosity

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Hybrid: In office Monday & Thursday

Contract: 3-months w/potential to run through end of year

ClearanceJobs is assisting our client, a U.S. Federal government IT supplier, with their search for an Account Engagement Specialist located in Santa Fe, NM. This is an exciting opportunity develop the skills and knowledge needed to get your start in federal government sales and account management.

The Account Engagement Specialist supports federal clients by responding to contract-based opportunities, providing timely quotes, and managing client relationships. This is a high-volume, entry-level sales role with significant training and growth potential in the federal IT space.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for responding to opportunities arising from pre-existing contracts, serving as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, and providing timely quotes and information.

• Handle inbound calls/emails from federal clients
• Respond to RFQs, provide pricing & product info
• Build and manage client relationships
• Track contracts and support renewals/extensions
• Comfortable with cold calling and meeting quotas

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or an Associate Degree is required
• 1–3 years of sales or customer service experience (or a Bachelor’s Degree in lieu of experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong communication, curiosity, and initiative. Culture fit is #1 criteria (see below)

Preferred Skills:

• Recent college grads (Business/IT) preferred
• Federal sales or procurement experience a plus
• Knowledge of IT products or working with Value Added Resellers (VARs) like Dell, HP, or CDW
• Experience working in a fast-paced, quota-driven sales environment

Culture Fit:

• Confident self-starters who ask questions
• Comfortable reaching out to leadership for support
• Curious, competitive, and eager to learn
• Thrives in an intense, high-energy sales environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ClearanceJobs by 2x

Get notified about new Sales Development Representative jobs in Santa Fe, NM.

Outside Sales Representative (1099, commission-only)

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Flooring - Day

Santa Fe, NM $49,000.00-$57,000.00 1 week ago

Automotive BMW Parts Counter Person - Santa Fe BMW/Mini and Motorcycles

Sales Associate/ Front Desk Receptionist

0114 - Santa Fe NM - Store Sales Specialist

Entry Level Sales Reps - Paid Weekly - Work from Home

Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area 3 days ago

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Flooring - Day

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.