Sales Development Representative

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Federal Sales Development Representative driving pipeline through targeted prospecting into government agencies. Partnering with Federal AEs to identify opportunities and accelerate public sector revenue.

Responsibilities:

  • Generate qualified pipeline across a named set of Federal agencies and sub-agencies through highly targeted outbound prospecting.
  • Execute account-based strategies tailored to the unique procurement cycles and communication norms of the Federal government.
  • Consistently deliver against quarterly and annual pipeline targets aligned to Federal revenue goals.
  • Work in lockstep with Federal AEs on agency strategy and territory planning.
  • Identifying "Whitespace" within massive agency hierarchies.
  • Buying group expansion, including program managers and contracting officers.
  • Navigating the Partner Ecosystem (System Integrators and VARs) to facilitate deal flow.
  • Research complex government organizations to understand agency missions, current strategic priorities, and compliance requirements.
  • Build and maintain account maps identifying Program Owners, Technical Decision-Makers, and Influencers.
  • Lead first-touch conversations with GS-level leaders and SES-level stakeholders.
  • Conduct discovery to understand mission challenges, security mandates, and strategic fit.
  • Position SentinelOne credibly within complex, high-compliance security environments.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years in an SDR/BDR or inside sales role, with a focus on:
  • Federal/Public Sector prospecting (Civilian, DoD, or Intelligence Community).
  • Navigating complex government hierarchies and procurement timelines.
  • Demonstrated success generating pipeline through outbound into the Federal space.
  • Experience working with Federal AEs and understanding the role of System Integrators (GSIs).
  • Knowledge of Federal Mandates: Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture, FedRAMP, and cybersecurity executive orders.
  • Account Mapping: Ability to map out "The Hill," Pentagon, or Civilian agencies to identify key program stakeholders.
  • Long-Game Mindset: Experience navigating the long, multi-stage sales cycles typical of government procurement.
  • Channel Savvy: Understanding of how to leverage the Federal channel partner landscape to gain entry into accounts.
  • Executive Presence: Confident speaking with senior government officials and military leadership.
  • Consultative Tone: Ability to run discovery that feels like mission-support rather than a "hard sell."
  • Mission-Driven: Motivated by helping government agencies protect critical infrastructure and national security.
  • Strategic Hunter: Enjoys the "chess game" of Federal sales and navigating the bureaucracy to find the right champion.
  • Resilient: Patient and persistent in the face of long lead times and complex government regulations.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Industry leading gender-neutral parental leave
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Numerous company-sponsored events including regular happy hours and team building events