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Company DescriptionKENTECH Consulting Incis an award-winning background technology screening company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as eKnowID.com - 1st consumer background checking system of its kind, and ClarityIQ a high-tech/high-touch investigative case management system.
MISSIONWe're on a mission to help the world make clear and informed hiring decisions
VALUEIn order to achieve our team, exhibit the behaviors and core values aligned with this mission http://www.ekentech.com/core-values
- People Focused: We are client focused and results-driven.
- Growth Minded: We believe in collaborative learning and industry best practices to deliver excellence.
- Fact Finders: We are passionate investigators for discovery and truth.
- Community Partnerships: We believe there is no greater power for transformation than delivering on what communities and employees care about.
IMPACTAs a small agile company, we seek high performers who relish in the idea that their effort will directly impact our customers and help shape the next evolution of background investigations.
The Business Development Manager will drive new revenue through strategic outreach, partnership development, and contract acquisition within public sector and enterprise markets. This role is responsible for identifying qualified opportunities, nurturing relationships with decision-makers, and collaborating internally to close high-value contracts.
This is not a transactional sales role. We are seeking a strategic thinker who understands long-cycle government sales, compliance-driven environments, and consultative solution selling.
Key Responsibilities- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within government agencies, municipalities, law enforcement, and enterprise clients
- Develop and manage a qualified pipeline aligned with company revenue targets
- Build relationships with procurement officers, HR leaders, compliance teams, and executive stakeholders
- Lead discovery calls and present KENTECH's investigative and SaaS solutions with clarity and credibility
- Partner with Product, Operations, and Compliance teams to align solutions with client requirements
- Support RFP strategy, including positioning, pre-proposal conversations, and strategic follow-up
- Track activity, pipeline progression, and forecast revenue using CRM tools
- Represent KENTECH at industry conferences, public sector networking events, and GovTech forums
- Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging contract opportunities
What Success Looks Like- Consistent pipeline growth with qualified government and enterprise leads
- Increased contract awards and strategic partnerships
- Expansion into new verticals within public sector markets
- Strong collaboration across Sales, Product, and Executive Leadership
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in business development, enterprise sales, or government contracting
- Experience selling into public sector, law enforcement, or compliance-heavy industries preferred
- Demonstrated success closing high-value contracts with long sales cycles
- Strong understanding of consultative selling methodologies
- Comfortable navigating procurement processes and government decision-making structures
- Excellent communication and executive presence
- Self-driven, strategic, and highly accountable
Preferred Experience:- Background screening, investigations, GovTech, SaaS, or compliance-based services
- Experience responding to or positioning for RFPs
- Familiarity with CJIS, POST, or public safety hiring processes.
Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Base: $0
Commission: 10% of net new revenue collected
Why KENTECHYou will join a mission-driven, agile organization where your impact directly shapes growth strategy, product evolution, and public sector transformation. We are building the future of compliant, technology-driven background investigations and hiring solutions.
If you thrive in strategic sales, value long-term relationship building, and want to drive meaningful growth in the GovTech space, we want to hear from you.
This is a remote position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
WHO WE AREKENTECH Consulting, Inc is a premier U.S.-based background investigation solutions firm and licensed Private Detective Agency. Our team of investigative experts blends cutting-edge technology with industry insight to deliver fast, accurate, and comprehensive reports.
With deep cross-industry experience, we provide fully
compliant investigative services that meet the high demands of today's business environment.
WHAT WE DOWe offer
customized background screening solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse industries.
Our advanced tools and digital platforms allow us to conduct background and security checks
up to 75% faster than traditional methods.
With
real-time access to over 500 million records, KENTECH is a trusted authority in background checking technology across the U.S.
OUR VISIONTo help the world make clear and informed decisions.
OUR MISSIONTo deliver fast, accurate, and secure background investigations on a global scale-supporting safer hiring decisions and stronger communities.
CAREERS AT KENTECHWe're building a team of remarkable individuals who are:
Critical thinkers and problem solvers who see challenges as opportunities
Driven professionals who create meaningful impact through their ideas and results
Mission-driven collaborators who believe in the power of digital identity to create safer environments
Naturally curious and eager to innovate in an ever-changing landscape
Team players who believe in the value of camaraderie, laughter, and high standards
WHO THRIVES HERE?- People who never back down from a tough challenge
- Professionals who bring their best every day-and uplift others around them
- Individuals who value purpose, performance, and a good laugh
- Teammates who want to shape the future of digital security and identification
- You, if you're reading this and thinking: "This sounds like my kind of place."
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HEREReady to do work that matters with people who care?
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