Federal Sales Director

Sparks Group

Vienna, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acquisition Strategy, Aerospace and Defense, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Plan, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Conferences, Contract Negotiation, Contract Processing, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Defense Intelligence, Develop and Maintain Customers, Executive Relationships, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Forecasting, Government, Homeland Security, Intelligence Community, Leadership, Meet Sales Quota, Negotiation Skills, Networking Events, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Relationship Management, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Cycle, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Salesforce.com, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), System Integration (SI), Technology Sales, Territory Development, Top Secret Clearance
LOCATION
Vienna, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Summary/CompanySparks Group has partnered with an innovative aerospace and technology organization seeking a Federal Sales Director to drive strategic business development efforts across the U.S. Federal Government. This is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for developing and closing complex federal opportunities while managing long-term customer relationships within the defense, intelligence, homeland security, and federal contractor communities. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of selling advanced technology, data, analytics, intelligence, or mission-focused solutions into federal agencies and thrives in a consultative, relationship-driven sales environment


Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute territory strategies to drive new business growth and achieve revenue objectives across assigned federal accounts.
  • Own the full sales lifecycle, including prospecting, opportunity qualification, account planning, proposal development, contract negotiation, and closing.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across U.S. Government agencies, federal systems integrators, and strategic industry partners.
  • Identify and shape complex opportunities by understanding customer missions, acquisition strategies, and long-term program objectives.
  • Navigate federal procurement processes, contract vehicles, and acquisition pathways to successfully position solutions.
  • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, opportunity forecasts, and account activity within Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership, technical teams, and subject matter experts to develop customer-focused solutions and competitive strategies.
  • Represent the organization at customer meetings, classified briefings, industry conferences, and networking events.
  • Participate in pipeline reviews, territory planning, and quarterly business reviews while providing strategic market insights.
  • Develop long-term customer engagement strategies that support sustained revenue growth and expanded market presence.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance in good standing.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of quota-carrying federal sales experience selling technology, data, analytics, intelligence, aerospace, defense, or mission-focused solutions.
  • Demonstrated success developing and closing complex federal opportunities with sales cycles ranging from 6–18 months.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. Federal acquisition processes and contracting vehicles, including IDIQs, OTAs, GSA Schedule, SEWP, and related procurement methods.
  • Established network within the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, or other federal agencies.
  • Experience building executive-level customer relationships and influencing complex buying decisions.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

About the Company

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Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.sparksgroupinc.com