Business Development Manager (Government Sales)

Join a leading global company at the forefront of innovative mobility solutions, dedicated to delivering robust and reliable fleet vehicles. This organization plays a crucial role in supporting public safety and essential services by providing specialized vehicles that meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement and emergency operations. They are committed to market leadership, customer satisfaction, and continuous innovation in the automotive sector.

We are seeking a highly experienced and impactful professional to join our team as a contractor, focusing on expanding our reach within the vital public safety sector. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in accelerating market penetration and strengthening our competitive position by providing unparalleled expertise in law enforcement fleet requirements. You will serve as a trusted advisor, directly influencing the success of our public safety partners and ensuring our solutions meet their critical mission needs, from initial consultation to successful deployment and beyond.

### Primary Duties:

* Act as the primary subject matter expert for vehicle requirements, fleet operations, and mission-specific applications within fire and law enforcement agencies.

* Drive business development initiatives by proactively identifying and advancing new opportunities across local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

* Provide critical insights into procurement trends, operational needs, and competitive offerings to enhance market penetration and competitive strategy.

* Build and maintain strong credibility and trust with law enforcement customers through demonstrated industry experience and deep domain knowledge.

* Cultivate and leverage established relationships with government and fleet decision-makers to foster strong customer engagement and support sales efforts.

* Offer comprehensive post-sales guidance to ensure seamless vehicle deployment, effective upfitting coordination, and sustained lifecycle satisfaction for our public safety clients.

* Collaborate closely with internal sales teams to ensure our solutions are perfectly aligned with the evolving needs of law enforcement customers.

* Elevate the overall customer experience, providing expert consultation from the pre-sale phase through post-delivery support.

### Must-Have Qualifications:

* Extensive professional experience in fire/law enforcement, public safety fleet operations, or law enforcement procurement.

* Demonstrated industry expertise and established credibility within law enforcement agencies.

* Proven ability to build and leverage strong relationships with government and fleet decision-makers at municipal, state, and federal levels.

* Track record of successfully supporting business development and market expansion initiatives.

* Deep understanding of public sector procurement processes, law enforcement vehicle requirements, and operational constraints.

* Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.

**About Skill**

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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