CONUS BD/Regional Account Manager

ADS, Inc. began more than 20 years ago by outfitting Navy SEALS with quality dive equipment, and today we're proud to manage 3,000 supplier partnerships and over 50,000 products. Please watch this video to learn more about ADS Inc! http://bit.ly/ADS_Mission Job Title: CONUS BD/Regional Account Manager Location & Territory: ADS Headquarters (Virginia Beach, VA) / Remote Locations Considered Our Mission at ADS Inc. is to actively seek our customers' equipment and logistical challenges and deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions. As we focus on growing our business, our Regional Account Managers are responsible for traveling to their assigned regions, building relationships with customers, and meeting with the top manufacturers in the DoD industry. As the Regional Account Manager, you will be responsible for… Represent ADS across all territories assigned Research and develop business within assigned program office and related accounts Research and identify opportunities for business development upstream from current active accounts Identify program needs and objectives Identify initial purchases and priorities, manufacturers, product categories and technologies Identify preferred and/or optimal means of procurement Understand and articulate how contracts are fulfilled Serve as the lead for all large-scale solicitations Engage and establish long term sales and service solutions Market/Industry analysis Analyze market trends, new requirements, new program inceptions Keep up to date on world events Gather intelligence Create new solutions in response to market changes Performance Standards: Your success as a Regional Account Manager will be measured by customer and supplier satisfaction, hitting assigned territory goals, team engagement, and overall sales growth. Work Environment: Extensive travel required (50-75% or 2-3 weeks of every month) Occasional weekends, holidays, and after business hours Requirements: 2-4 years prior military or government contracting experience 2+ years of experience with government programs, either in sales or development 2+ years experience in government contracts & procedures 2+ years of experience with MS Office Bachelor's Degree preferred Frequent travel required Desired Qualifications: Understanding of the Government Acquisition process and contracting Professional & polished demeanor Ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities Flexibility and organizational skills Good grammar and writing skills Attention to detail Able to work well under pressure Excellent communications skills - ability to build rapport and trust Strong negotiation skills Salary Range: $72,500 to $145,000 The salary range represents the base compensation range for this role. The actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s education, experience, and skills. In addition to base compensation, full-time employees in this role are eligible for commission, which is uncapped, and based on performance. ADS provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. This includes eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k), as well as access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Additional offerings such as healthcare and dependent day care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and well-being resources such as the employee assistance program and fitness plans, are also available. ADS believes that a diverse work environment leads to bigger thinking and more creative solutions to our customers' problems and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identification, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strive to represent our community with a workforce diverse in gender and ethnicity. We actively seek out veterans and the disabled for opportunities at ADS.