growthroles

Business Development Representative - Public Sector

AvePoint avepoint.com Open · verified Sep 24, 2026
Arlington Full-time Junior Sales Development

At a glance

Entry-level Sales Development role at AvePoint. Arlington · full-time · $75,000–$97,500 OTE.

On-target earningsStated by AvePoint
$75,000 – $97,500
On-target earnings for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting. Base plus commission; the split is in the posting.
RoleSales Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationArlington
EmploymentFull-time
OTE$75,000–$97,500
PostedMay 20, 2026 · 4mo ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Find and qualify Federal agency prospects through research, prospecting, and cold outreach
  • Study agency priorities, modernization efforts, cybersecurity, data governance, and AI risks
  • Create solution-focused messaging that turns interest into qualified pipeline
  • Work with Public Sector Account Executives on territory plans and stakeholder engagement
  • Keep customer records accurate in the CRM and join onsite ABX and field marketing events

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree is required for this role
  • You can explain technical concepts clearly and connect customer needs to solutions
  • Strong communication, listening, organization, and time-management skills support your work
  • You bring initiative, persuasion, adaptability, and motivation to learn

Who this fits

This role suits an early-career seller who wants to build pipeline in complex Federal accounts and collaborate closely with Account Executives. Prior cold-calling and Public Sector experience are preferred. The job includes onsite ABX and field marketing events and is based in Arlington, United States.

From the employer

Overview

What will you be doing? 

As a Public Sector Business Development Representative, your role is to find and create new sales opportunities across Federal Accounts via prospecting and conducting cold outreach. You’ll research agency priorities, modernization initiatives, cybersecurity and data governance challenges, and emerging AI risks to help align AvePoint’s solutions and services to mission-critical needs. You will work closely with Account Executives to develop account strategies, engage key stakeholders, and build pipeline within complex public sector environments. If you’re driven and eager to accelerate your sales career in a complex Public Sector landscape, then we want to hear from you! 

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Researching, identifying, and qualifying potential agencies and prospects 
  • Positioning AvePoint effectively to facilitate a high conversion of leads to qualified pipeline opportunities by executing and communicating effective product and solution-based messaging 
  • Working with Public Sector Account Executives to help prospect their territories 
  • Recording accurate customer data into our CRM system 
  • Participate in onsite ABX/ field marketing events

OK, I'm interested... is this the job for me? 

We look for people who value agility, passion and teamwork; those who can bring fresh ideas to the table and want the opportunity to learn, grow, and expand their careers. Bring your aptitude and build upon what you do best for our customers, partners, team, and you. 

To be successful in this role, you need to be a self-motivated, out-of-the-box thinker with the ability to understand what a customer needs and articulate how AvePoint can help. You are also a team player who thrives on working collaboratively with both internal and external teams. 

Other qualities you’ll need to be a fit for this role include: 

  • Bachelor’s degree (required) 
  • Prior cold calling experience (preferred) 
  • Experience and knowledge in the Public Sector (preferred)
  • Excellent communication and listening skills 
  • A positive attitude 
  • Plenty of initiative 
  • A persuasive manner 
  • Impeccable organizational and time management skills 
  • The ability to think on your feet 
  • A hunger to learn 
  • An ability to understand technical concepts and convey them to customers 

Benefits we offer: 

  • Competitive market-based compensation (salary + commission) 
  • Career progression and internal mobility opportunities across our global footprint in North America, EMEA, and APAC 
  • Unlimited PTO 

The on target earnings range for this role is $75,000 - $97,500. Our total rewards package includes base salary, commission, eligibility for sign-on equity, and annual equity (RSUs) and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO). We welcome compensation discussions—apply even if your expectations fall outside the range. At AvePoint, we strive to offer competitive, fair, and equitable total rewards. The listed on target earnings range represents a good faith estimate, with final offers based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications.

Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be processed strictly in compliance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Notice.

Not this one either?

Claude or ChatGPT reads the other 90,537 for you.

Get better matches →

Same team as Marketing Monk

What's happening in AI marketing. Daily.

Biggest story, quick hits, a prompt, one action.

7 minutes. 71,000 readers. Unsubscribe anytime.