FuntoNetwork Consulting ยท 1 day ago
GOVERNMENT SALES FREELANCER
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$12K/yr - $500K/yr
3+ years expFuntoNetwork Consulting is seeking a Contingency-Based Government Sales Specialist who has existing government relationships and a proven track record in sales. The role involves working on a contingency basis, where payment is only received after contract signing, focusing on generating opportunities and closing deals.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Must Have Experience Working on Contingency - Only Paid After Contract Signing
You MUST Have:
3+ years contingency-based government sales experience
Proven track record of closing deals without upfront payment
Existing government relationships that can generate opportunities NOW
Financial runway to work 3-6 months without income
Your own tools/software (we provide nothing)
You MUST Understand:
Government procurement cycles (3-12 month sales cycles)
Working on pure commission (no salary, no draws, no advances)
Our risk: We invest $10k-30k per proposal you risk $0
Your risk: Time invested with no guarantee of payment
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU (NON-NEGOTIABLE):
Your Government Pipeline NOW:
List of 5-10 active opportunities you're already working
Relationships with decision-makers (names, titles, contact info)
RFPs/RFQs you're tracking
Your estimated timeline for decisions
Your Contingency Track Record:
Last 3 contingency deals you closed
Commission amounts received
Time from intro to contract signing
References from those deals
Your Financial Stability:
Can you work 4-9 months without income?
Do you have savings/other income?
Why are you willing to work on pure commission?
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Step 1: Prove Your Pipeline
Email to: info@funtonetwork.com
Subject: Contingency Specialist - [Your Name] - [# Active Opportunities]
Attach:
List of 5-10 active government opportunities (agency, contact, value, timeline)
Your last 3 contingency wins (redacted but verifiable)
Your 90-day plan (what you'll accomplish)
Your financial requirements (how you'll survive until first commission)
Step 2: Verification Call
30 minutes to verify your opportunities
We'll check: Are they real? Are they funded? Are you connected?
You prove: You can get us in the door
Step 3: Trial Period
Work 1-2 opportunities together
No contract - just mutual agreement
90 days to show progress
If it works Formal 1099 agreement
If not Part ways, no obligations
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
Month 1-3:
You introduce us to 3-5 qualified opportunities
We submit 2-3 proposals
Relationships established with committees
Month 4-6:
First contract signed
You receive first commission payment
Pipeline grows to 8-10 opportunities
Month 7-12:
2-4 contracts signed
$100k-$400k in commissions to you
Established partnership rhythm
RED FLAGS (DON'T APPLY IF):
You:
Need training on government sales
Don't have existing opportunities
Can't work without immediate income
Don't understand 6-12 month sales cycles
Expect us to provide leads
We:
Won't pay for introductions (only for signed contracts)
Won't advance money for expenses
Won't provide salary or draw
Expect you to use your own resources
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
You Are:
A retired government executive with relationships
A former government salesperson with active pipeline
A consultant already working with agencies
A lobbyist with procurement access
Financially secure and want high-upside opportunity
You Have:
Government relationships that trust you
Track record of influencing procurement
Understanding that payment comes after contract (sometimes 9-12 months later)
Patience for government timelines
Resources to fund your own activities
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What if I make introductions but no contract signs?
A: You get $0. That's contingency
Q: What if contract signs but client doesn't pay?
A: You get paid when we get paid. If they don't pay, nobody gets paid
Q: Can I work with other companies?
A: Yes, unless there's direct conflict with our opportunities
Q: What support do you provide?
A: Proposals, demos, technical answers, compliance docs. No financial support
Q: How long until first commission?
A: Typically 4-9 months from first introduction
THE TRUTH:
This is NOT for everyone. Most people can't/won't work on pure contingency. The sales cycles are long. The uncertainty is high. But for the right person with the right relationships and financial stability, the upside is enormous
READY TO APPLY?
Email: info@funtonetwork.com
Subject: I Work on Contingency - [Your Name] - [Active Pipeline Value]
Body:
Here are 5 government opportunities I can bring you right now. I understand I only get paid after contract signing. I have the financial runway to work 6+ months without payment
FINAL WORD:
We're looking for 1-2 serious professionals who understand contingency-based government sales. If you've done this before, you know the game. If you haven't, this isn't for you
"No salary. No advances. No hand-holding. Just high commissions for real results."
Qualification
Required
3+ years contingency-based government sales experience
Proven track record of closing deals without upfront payment
Existing government relationships that can generate opportunities NOW
Financial runway to work 3-6 months without income
Your own tools/software (we provide nothing)
Understand government procurement cycles (3-12 month sales cycles)
Working on pure commission (no salary, no draws, no advances)
Preferred
A retired government executive with relationships
A former government salesperson with active pipeline
A consultant already working with agencies
A lobbyist with procurement access
Financially secure and want high-upside opportunity
Government relationships that trust you
Track record of influencing procurement
Understanding that payment comes after contract (sometimes 9-12 months later)
Patience for government timelines
Resources to fund your own activities
Company
FuntoNetwork Consulting
FuntoNetwork | Consulting is a leading IT consulting firm dedicated to assisting businesses in navigating the digital transformation landscape.
51-200 employees
Funding
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