Federal Business Development Representative
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $115,920/yr, this role pays more than the middle Sales Development (SDR & BDR) opening on the board today ($70k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $57.2k–$125k/yr.
The posting
Position
Federal Business Development Representative
Job Description
This role is responsible for capturing and managing public sector opportunities, with a primary focus on contracts approaching recompete. The position will engage with key decision-makers to monitor deal progression and identify strategic touchpoints. Additionally, the role will lead the coordination and optimization of RFx distribution feeds, ensuring all available tools and resources are effectively leveraged on behalf of our suppliers and partners. The individual will also nurture high-priority opportunities surfaced through market intelligence, driving alignment with partner and supplier interests.
What You'll Be Doing
- Responsible for the assessment of existing and potential customers, defining product needs, and sales execution within the Federal market. Continuous relationship development between the business area, regional teams and the manufacturers to ensure a trust and support of business objectives. Budget responsibility for all assigned business development areas.
- Defines and tracks performance for products and services.
- Coordinates opportunity development of both net new as well as existing customers.
- Relationship management with regional staff in all vertical markets.
- Works cross functionally with market intelligence analyst in public sector vertical market.
What We Are Looking For
- 5 years of business development experience within Federal market with a 4 year degree; or equivalent experience.
- Guides others in resolving complex issues in specialized area based on existing solutions and procedures
- Serves as an expert within own discipline
- Serves as a resource for best practices/quality on functional teams or projects
- Trains/mentors junior staff
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: 2 days in office/3 days work from home
What’s In It For You
At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k, With Matching Contributions
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
- Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth Opportunities
- And more!
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate
$110,400.00 - $121,440.00
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location
US-VA-McLean, Virginia (Westpark Dr)
Time Type
Full time
Job Category
Sales
EEO Statement
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)
All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies . We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Taken from Arrow Electronics's own posting, last seen live on 31 Oct 2026.
About Arrow Electronics
Semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical components and supply chain services for OEMs and contract manufacturers, plus enterprise IT, cloud and security products sold through resellers to commercial and government buyers.
Pay schedule: Arrow puts its sellers on a sales compensation plan in which a set share of OTE is variable (60/40 for some field and inside reps, 70/30 for key account executives), with US inside desks paid by the hour before commission.
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