Business Development Representative - Public Sector

Location: Arlington, VA, United States
Department: Marketing
Posted Date: 7/10/2026

About AvePoint

AvePoint is the global leader in data protection, unifying data security, governance, and resilience to provide a trusted foundation for AI. More than 28,000 customers rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to secure, govern, and rapidly recover data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other cloud environments. With a single platform for lifecycle control, multicloud governance, and rapid recovery paired with clear ownership across the business, we prevent overexposure and sprawl, modernize legacy and fragmented data, and minimize data loss and interruption. Our global partner ecosystem includes approximately 6,000 MSPs, VARs, and SIs, and our solutions are available in over 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit www.avepoint.com.


Overview

What will you be doing? 

As a Public Sector Business Development Representative, your role is to find and create new sales opportunities across Federal Accounts via prospecting and conducting cold outreach. You’ll research agency priorities, modernization initiatives, cybersecurity and data governance challenges, and emerging AI risks to help align AvePoint’s solutions and services to mission-critical needs. You will work closely with Account Executives to develop account strategies, engage key stakeholders, and build pipeline within complex public sector environments. If you’re driven and eager to accelerate your sales career in a complex Public Sector landscape, then we want to hear from you!  

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Researching, identifying, and qualifying potential agencies and prospects  
  • Positioning AvePoint effectively to facilitate a high conversion of leads to qualified pipeline opportunities by executing and communicating effective product and solution-based messaging  
  • Working with Public Sector Account Executives to help prospect their territories  
  • Recording accurate customer data into our CRM system  
  • Participate in onsite ABX/ field marketing events 

OK, I'm interested... is this the job for me? 

We look for people who value agility, passion and teamwork; those who can bring fresh ideas to the table and want the opportunity to learn, grow, and expand their careers. Bring your aptitude and build upon what you do best for our customers, partners, team, and you.  

To be successful in this role, you need to be a self-motivated, out-of-the-box thinker with the ability to understand what a customer needs and articulate how AvePoint can help. You are also a team player who thrives on working collaboratively with both internal and external teams.  

Other qualities you’ll need to be a fit for this role include:  

  • Bachelor’s degree (required)  
  • Prior cold calling experience (preferred)  
  • Experience and knowledge in the Public Sector (preferred) 
  • Excellent communication and listening skills  
  • A positive attitude  
  • Plenty of initiative  
  • A persuasive manner  
  • Impeccable organizational and time management skills  
  • The ability to think on your feet  
  • A hunger to learn  
  • An ability to understand technical concepts and convey them to customers  

Benefits we offer: 

  • Competitive market-based compensation (salary + commission)  
  • Career progression and internal mobility opportunities across our global footprint in North America, EMEA, and APAC  
  • Unlimited PTO  

The Salary Range for this role is $50,000 - $65,000. At AvePoint, we strive to offer competitive, fair, and equitable total rewards. The listed salary range represents a good faith estimate, with final offers based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications. The listed range reflects base salary only; our total rewards include base salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO), and depending on the role, bonuses, commissions, or equity (RSUs). We welcome compensation discussions—apply even if your expectations fall outside the range.

Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be processed strictly in compliance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Notice.

Why AvePoint?

We are invested in the success of our colleagues, partners, customers, and community. We do this by promoting global collaboration and taking pride in helping, sharing, mentoring, and coaching each other.

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