Certus Recruitment Group · 6 days ago
VP of Sales - Defense and National Security
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expCertus Recruitment Group is a fast-growing tech company transforming how the U.S. defends itself, and they are seeking a VP of Sales to lead new business growth in the federal space. The role involves owning the full sales cycle, building relationships across DoD and national security agencies, and closing high-impact deals that shape the nation's defense capabilities.
ConsultingEmploymentInformation TechnologyRecruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Rebecca Herbert
Responsibilities
Lead and close major deals across the national security sector
Build and execute strategic account plans
Engage C-level decision makers with compelling value propositions
Represent the platform at the highest levels of government
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship (required due to federal client requirements)
7+ years of experience meeting or exceeding sales quotas in a technology-focused environment
Proven track record of closing complex deals with government clients
Strong business acumen and understanding of the national security landscape
Previous experience selling to DoD is essential
Experience selling SaaS or AI solutions directly to DoD program offices or PEOs/PEAs, without the support of integrators
Preferred
Current possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a U.S. security clearance
Experience with defense budgeting, acquisition, or procurement processes (PPBE)
Background in startups or entrepreneurial environments
Benefits
All benefits + healthcare is 90% covered
Company
Certus Recruitment Group
Certus Recruitment Group is a consultancy that focuses on contract recruitment, managed recruitment, sales, and marketing recruitment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase