SkillBridge — Federal Business Development Associate

About OISFederal

OISFederal is the dedicated federal division of Obey Imaging Supplies, Inc., supporting government agencies and military organizations with products that keep their operations moving. Our offerings include technology, office supplies, furniture, tactical equipment, and operational essentials.

We help customers find the right products, simplify purchasing, and meet their mission requirements through responsive service and dependable support.

About the opportunity

We are building our team with long-term growth in mind. Our preference is to bring SkillBridge participants into permanent positions following successful completion of the program. We are looking for individuals who want to develop their skills, build lasting customer relationships, and grow with OISFederal.

Our approved SkillBridge program provides practical training in federal business development, customer relationships, and account management. You will learn how to identify government purchasing contacts, understand customer needs, research products, support quote requests, and coordinate follow-up.

This is an in-person opportunity combining work in the office with activities in the field. Office-based training includes telephone outreach, product research, quote coordination, and account management. Field activities may include customer visits, relationship development, and meetings with government and military purchasing personnel, subject to access requirements.

Training combines direct coaching, guided exercises, and supervised customer interactions beginning in the first week. Previous business development experience is welcome but not required.

What you will learn and do

• Introduce OISFederal and its capabilities to government and military purchasing contacts by telephone, email, and in person.
• Reconnect with previous customers and verify current purchasing contacts.
• Use our Identify, Connect, Extract framework to establish a professional connection and understand customer purchasing methods and needs.
• Learn how customers purchase through channels such as GSA and other approved sources.
• Participate in customer visits and field activities to better understand the organizations and missions we support.
• Help customers navigate oisfederal.com and submit requests for quotes.
• Research products and coordinate with experienced team members to support customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate contact information, conversation notes, and follow-up activities in company systems.
• Develop professional communication, organization, and account management skills.
• Participate in regular coaching, call reviews, and progress assessments.
• Build civilian career readiness, including résumé and interview preparation.

Who we are looking for

• Transitioning service members eligible for SkillBridge participation who can obtain the required command approval.
• Individuals interested in a permanent career with OISFederal after completing the program.
• Availability for in-person training and local field activities in Huntington Beach, CA, or the Tampa area, FL.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to make daily telephone calls and meet customers in person.
• Curiosity, reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to improvement.
• Comfort using email, basic spreadsheets, and web-based applications.
• A team-oriented approach and willingness to apply feedback.

A path to permanent employment

Our goal is to train future team members. Participants receive structured instruction, supervised practical experience, and ongoing feedback to prepare them for a permanent Federal Business Development Associate position.

We intend to consider successful participants for permanent employment based on demonstrated skills, professionalism, performance, and available positions. Employment is not guaranteed.