Sales Associate - RFPs & Government Contracts Sales Specialist

Newviews Productions Llc

Sales Associate - RFPs & Government Contracts Sales Specialist

Richmond, VA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Career development tools

    Flexible work

    Uncapped commission

    Bonus based on performance

    Newviews Agency

    Newviews Agency is a creative marketing and communications firm dedicated to storytelling, brand building, and community impact. We serve diverse clients ranging from startups to established organizations with tailored, innovative marketing solutions.

    Position Overview

    As a Sales Associate at Newviews Agency, you will play a critical role in growing our client base by driving new business through outbound outreach, relationship-building, and consultative selling. This is a 100% commission-based role, ideal for highly motivated, entrepreneurial sales professionals who want to earn uncapped income and directly influence their career growth.

    Sales Associates operate in a freelance/autonomous model while maintaining accountability through weekly reporting and collaboration with leadership and proposal teams.

    Core Responsibilities

    Conduct 20–30 cold calls, networking touches, or outreach activities per week to generate new leads

    Qualify inbound and outbound leads and move prospects to solutioning and proposal stages

    Collaborate with leadership and proposal teams to build tailored service packages

    Present proposals, close sales, and follow through to contract execution

    Coordinate with project managers to ensure a smooth client onboarding and handoff

    Maintain accurate sales activity and revenue reports on a weekly basis

    Attend sales trainings, industry workshops, and internal strategy meetings

    Represent The Newviews Agency professionally at events, mixers, and industry gatherings

    Build and maintain a deep understanding of our services, client industries, and buyer pain points

    RFPs & Government Contracts Sales Specialist

    Role Focus Focuses on public sector, nonprofit, and institutional opportunities requiring structured submissions and longer sales cycles.

    Additional Responsibilities

    Identify and track RFPs, RFQs, and government contract opportunities

    Coordinate submission requirements with proposal teams

    Build relationships with procurement officers and institutional decision-makers

    Manage compliance-driven, extended sales cycles

    Requirements

    1–2+ years of experience working with proposals, RFPs, or structured procurement processes

    Strong attention to detail and comfort with compliance‑heavy submissions

    Experience with government, nonprofit, or institutional contracting preferred

    APMP certification is a plus, but not required

    Performance Expectations

    Expected to close $350,000 in new revenue by December 31, 2026

    Book of business may include one-time projects, monthly retainers, and upsells

    Pipeline support provided, but associates are expected to independently prospect, qualify, and close deals consistently

    Compensation: One-Time Projects

    Under $7,000 — 8%

    $7,000–$15,000 — 9%

    $15,000+ — 10%

    Commission cap: $5,000 per project unless pre-approved

    Retainer Contracts

    Month-to-Month — 10% (first month)

    3–6 Months — 10% (total contract value)

    7–12 Months — 12% (total contract value) - Commission paid monthly or quarterly based on client payment receipt.

    Incentives & Growth Opportunities

    Revenue Accelerator Bonuses for exceeding $20,000/month

    $300 Client Rebooking Bonus for converting projects into retainers

    $250 Upsell Bonus for adding two or more new services

    $500 Referral Bonus per closed referred client

    Pathway to a retainer partnership after 18 months

    Opportunity to grow into senior or leadership sales roles

    What We Offer

    100% remote-friendly work environment with flexible scheduling

    Portfolio-building support, including case studies and testimonials

    Personalized letter of recommendation after reaching sales milestones

    Access to agency training resources and professional development workshops

    Flexible work from home options available.