GOVERNMENT SALES FREELANCER

Company: Funtonetwork
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Must Have Experience Working on Contingency - Only Paid After Contract Signing POSITION TITLE: Contingency-Based Government Sales Specialist (You only get paid when we get paid) THE REALITY: We have: Technical team, proposals, compliance, solutions You have: Government relationships, sales experience Payment: $0 until contract signed 20% of Year 1 revenue after NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: 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 COMPENSATION STRUCTURE: Only One Way You Get Paid: 20% of Year 1 Contract Value (Paid monthly as client pays us) Examples: Examples: Commission Structure (15% of Year 1 Contract Value): $100K contract = $15,000 total commission = $1,250/month (12 months) $250K contract = $37,500 total commission = $3,125/month (12 months) $500K contract = $75,000 total commission = $6,250/month (12 months) $750K contract = $112,500 total commission = $9,375/month (12 months) $1M contract = $150,000 total commission = $12,500/month (12 months) $2M contract = $300,000 total commission = $25,000/month (12 months) The Math: If you close 2 deals/year at $500k each = $200,000/year If you close 4 deals/year at $250k each = $200,000/year If you close 1 big deal at $2M = $400,000 WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU (NON-NEGOTIABLE): 1. 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 2. Your Contingency Track Record: Last 3 contingency deals you closed Commission amounts received Time from intro to contract signing References from those deals 3. 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. Think: Can you survive 6 months without income? Do you have real government opportunities NOW? Are you willing to bet on yourself? Do you believe in our ability to deliver? 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." Attach: Your opportunity list Your contingency track record Your plan 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."

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