Polco is a software technology company better connecting communities and their leaders through advanced civic surveying, performance analytics and policy polling. Polco works with a few hundred of the most prominent cities and counties across 40 states and holds endorsements from the National League of Cities and the International City/County Managers Association, and is growing magnificently. Polco is also growing its customer base with its work with school districts, police departments, major news media organizations, and other civic organizations. Polco delivers the ease of online surveys and the citability of traditional analog surveys.
We are currently seeking a full-time Business Development Specialist to contact state and local government officials and arrange an online demonstration of Polco’s suite of engagement products and services. The ideal person will be able to assess government websites, navigate complex government organizations and qualify government prospects for a 30-minute online demonstration. You will be responsible for qualifying leads to grow the sales funnel contributing to revenue and market share goals.
To ensure success in this role, the ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent active listening and communication skills, good personal presentation, politeness, and tact, and be able to function in a high-pressure environment. We are specifically looking for a solution-oriented Business Development Specialist who is comfortable with SaaS technologies and has a passion for working with state and local government.
If Polco’s mission sounds like something you want to be part of, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that Polco will be unable to respond to any telephone calls regarding the position. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We especially encourage women, people of color, folks who identify as queer and others who are underrepresented in the technology or research field to apply.
Apply with a resume and a short cover letter here.
