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About the Business Development RepresentativeFed/SLED- HP

The Business Development Representative (BDR) – Fed/SLEDis responsible foridentifying, qualifying, and advancing sales opportunities within the federal, state, local, and education market. This role is primarily focused on following up with leads generated through events such as trade shows, conferences, webinars, and partner programs, with the goal of converting interest into qualifiedpipelinefor the sales team.

In addition to working event-generated leads, this role will also support proactive outbound prospecting toidentifyand engage new contacts within target accounts. The ideal candidate is comfortable with high-volume outreach, strong discovery conversations, and navigating the unique buying dynamics of the Fed/SLED market. This person should be organized, self-motivated, and able to turn early-stage interest into meaningful opportunities for the broader sales organization.

Location:US - Remote

What will you do?

• Follow up quickly and consistently with leads generated from events, field marketing activities, webinars, and partner programs.

• Qualify leads byidentifyingbusinessneed,timeline, decision-makingprocess, usecase, and fit within the Fed/SLED market.

• Conduct outbound prospecting to uncover new opportunities within target federal, state, local, and education accounts.

• Use phone, email, LinkedIn, and other approved tools to engage prospects and drive meaningful conversations.

• Schedule qualified meetings and hand off validated opportunities to theappropriate sales teammembers.

• Maintainaccurateandtimelyactivity tracking, lead status updates, and notes within CRM systems.

• Partner closely with sales and marketing stakeholders to align follow-upstrategy, messaging, and campaign priorities.

• Tailor outreach anddiscoveryconversations to the procurement complexity, priorities, and language common in Fed/SLED environments.

• Meet or exceed key performance metrics related to outreach activity, lead conversion, meeting generation, and pipeline contribution.

• Continuously refine messaging, qualification approach, and prospecting strategies based on campaign results and market feedback.

Whatyou willneed to succeed?

• Experience in business development, lead qualification, inside sales, or outboundprospecting.

• Ability to manage a high volume of outreach whilemaintainingstrong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly with prospects.

• Confidence in discovery conversations and the ability toidentifylegitimate business needs and opportunity fit.

• Familiarity with the Fed/SLED market and public sector buying environments.

• Ability to prospect into new accounts and buildpipelinein addition to working inbound or event-sourced leads.

• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple lead sources and priorities.

• Experience using CRM and sales engagement tools to manage pipeline activity and track performance.

• A self-starter mindset witha high levelof accountability, coachability, and resilience.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and program stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer: 

In our commitment to our “We Care” value, we believe in providing employees with valuable mental and physical well-being benefits including: 

• Structured learning and career development programs

• Mental health program

• Generous Paid Time Off policy 

• Paid medical leave

• Child/Dependent care reimbursement 

• Education reimbursement

• 401k match, hardship loan program, access to financial wellness advisor

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision 

Compensation Range: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 USD

Thehourlypay range for this position is between $19.23and $21.63 USDThis pay structure may also include a variable bonus component of $5,000.00 USD annually. There are several factors to consider including but not limited to, the role’s responsibilities, experience, location, education/training, internal equity, and key skills. Your recruiter will provide more detailed information during the interview process

MarketStarisfirmly committedto Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are an individual whoidentifies assomeone with a disability andrequirereasonable accommodation(s) to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us atpeople.success@marketstar.com forassistance