Government Sales Manager - GTGSMW — W.S. Spotswood dba GovTools

At a glance

Open to

All branches

Format

In person

Length

31 - 60 days

Locations

1 location in California

Job locations

California

Target MOS/ratings

Preferred military experience in the Logistics and supply chain management, procurement, contracting, operations, communications, medical and military leadership.

Nearest installation

Multiple

About the program

Participate in structured, hands-on training in government sales, business development, and federal procurement processes. Gain knowledge of GovTools partner products, their capabilities, applications, and suitability for customers. Develop skills in coordinating trade shows, industry events, customer meetings, and sales opportunities. Learn to identify and recommend appropriate partner products while supporting vertical and horizontal sales teams across government distribution and procurement networks.

Jobs this program prepares you for

-Develop and maintain working knowledge of GovTools partner products, capabilities, applications, and government market requirements. -Assist in identifying government sales opportunities across DoW, federal, state, and local agencies. -Support government sales representatives and distribution partners through product recommendations, customer engagement, and opportunity development. -Learn government purchasing procedures, contracting vehicles, and procurement regulations, including applicable Berry Amendment and Trade Agreements Act requirements. -Assist with customer relationship management, sales reporting, market research, and opportunity tracking. -Participate in Microsoft Teams and other communications methods meetings, partner product training, and supervised business development activities. -Develop professional relationships with government customers, manufacturers, distribution, and industry partners under appropriate supervision.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Strong communication skills, computer proficiency, ability to travel, and interest in government sales and procurement.

Remote, home-based Skill Bridge training opportunity supporting government sales throughout the Western United States. Training will be conducted primarily through Microsoft Teams supplemented by supervised in-person meetings, industry trade shows, military installation visits, and partner engagements as authorized. Travel requirements will be coordinated in advance with GovTools and the participants military command. Not training fees are charged to participating service members.

How to apply

Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.

Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.

Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.

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