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Sales Specialist

Metropolitan Protective Services
Hyattsville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

This is a Temp to Hire position that will start off as part-time with a minimum of 20 hours a week. This position has the potential to offer a permanent position to the right candidate.

Job description

Metropolitan Protective Services Inc. (MPSI) provides professional Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services. We are seeking an ambitious, outgoing, and professional college Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. The intern will help identify prospective business partners, develop new client relationships, research contract opportunities, and support business growth initiatives. Outstanding performance may lead to a permanent position.

Essential Functions

  • Develop strategies and tactics to get the word out about MPSI and drive qualified traffic to our front door
  • Brainstorm and develop ideas for creative marketing campaigns
  • successful marketing campaigns and own their implementation from ideation to execution
  • Conduct market research to find answers about consumer requirements, habits and trends
  • Liaise with external vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns
  • Build strategic relationships and partner with key industry players, agencies and clients
  • Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in formulating bid proposals.
  • Approves or rejects requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules.
  • Establish and maintain supplier relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters
  • Manage record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation

Requirements

  • Research potential business partners and contract opportunities
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients
  • Conduct outreach to schedule meetings and introduce company services
  • Assist with proposals, capability statements, and presentations
  • Attend networking events and business meetings as needed
  • Conduct market and competitor research
  • Maintain lead and client records
  • Support leadership with business development projects

Professional appearance

Outgoing with excellent communication and networking skills

Organized, dependable, and self-motivated

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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