Government Sales Specialist - Public Safety

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Based in United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
SalaryTarget total cash compensation range of approximately $150,500 – $279,500 USD
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Required Skills
Salesforce

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in a quota-carrying sales role with a history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
  • Understanding of law enforcement agency structures, local government operations, and public sector buying processes.
  • Knowledge of RFP processes, cooperative purchasing agreements, and government budget cycles.
  • Experience selling into government, public safety, law enforcement, SaaS, or technology markets.
  • Strong discovery and active listening abilities to identify customer needs and recommend solutions.
  • Ability to build credibility and establish trust with senior stakeholders and public safety professionals.
  • Experience using Salesforce or comparable CRM platforms.
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn, social selling approaches, and AI-enabled sales tools.
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
  • Willingness to travel based on territory requirements, customer meetings, and industry events.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and exceed assigned territory quotas and sales objectives through proactive pipeline development.
  • Prospect and engage with police departments, sheriff’s offices, district attorney offices, and other public safety organizations.
  • Generate, qualify, and advance opportunities from initial outreach through close or collaboration with account executives.
  • Build trusted relationships with government decision-makers, including law enforcement leaders, command staff, and procurement teams.
  • Conduct outbound sales activities through phone, email, social selling, and in-person engagement.
  • Support account executives on strategic opportunities by providing public sector market expertise.
  • Navigate government procurement processes, including RFPs, cooperative purchasing agreements, and budget cycles.
  • Attend customer meetings, industry conferences, and public sector events.
  • Maintain accurate customer information and pipeline updates within CRM systems.
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