Business Development Representative [REMOTE within EST]

Business Development RepresentativeWe are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Representative to join our team, focusing on expanding our presence within state and local government sectors. This role is crucial in identifying new business opportunities, cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, and driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and solutions tailored to public sector needs. What you will be doing: Proactively identify and qualify new state and local government opportunities through outbound prospecting, lead generation, and market research Build and nurture relationships with decision-makers, influencers, and key contacts within public agencies Develop and execute account plans, including identifying key stakeholders, assessing the political and funding landscape, and monitoring procurement timelines Conduct live software demonstrations, highlighting key features and benefits to prospective clients Provide hands-on assistance and guidance during product trials, ensuring customers gain a comprehensive understanding of usage Contribute to the development and coordination of high-quality RFI and RFP responses, ensuring compliance and alignment with agency goals and priorities Maintain up-to-date pipeline activity, contacts, and opportunity stages in the CRM (e.g., Salesforce) Collaborate with marketing and product teams to support campaigns, presentations, and go-to-market strategies for the public sector Stay informed on public sector trends, procurement schedules, and competitor positioning Support territory development plans and execute public sector sales strategy What you need to be successful in this role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field Over two (2) years of business development, inside sales, or account management experience, ideally in a public sectorfocused or government contracting environment Understanding of the government sales cycle and contracting mechanisms (RFI, RFP, RFQ, GSA Schedules, etc.) Experience with account planning, stakeholder mapping for strategic public sector engagement, and opportunity qualification Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to public sector stakeholders Experience conducting product demonstrations and presentations to clients, partners, and industry stakeholders, ensuring clarity and engagement Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., SalesForce, Outreach, Gong) and Microsoft Office applications Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities Self-motivated and proactive Strategic thinking and planning Government sales knowledge Customer-centric mindset Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for engaging with clients Collaboration and cross-functional alignment Attention to detail and follow-through Resilience and persistence The anticipated-on target earnings for this role are $100,000. This amount includes annual base pay plus quarterly commissions. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris' cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris' advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. Iteris, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. 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