Associate Inside Sales Representative - DoD

THE COMPANY

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever-evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons.

Silvus StreamCaster® radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Super Bowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.

 Wouldn’t you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can provide a rewarding opportunity that creates a pathway to a fulfilling career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

 Silvus is seeking an Associate Inside Sales Representative (ISR) - DoD, reporting to the Senior Director of Sales, USA, on the Sales team.  This position is a junior-level sales support role focused on the U.S. Department of Defense.  The successful individual in this Associate ISR role will support the Senior ISR and Sales Directors through CRM data management, quote preparation, research, and customer engagement. This role is ideal for individuals new to defense sales who are eager to learn and contribute to a high-performing team.

This position can be hybrid or fully remote (depending on location).  If on hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  The location for this role if hybrid is Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with quote generation, CRM updates, and pre-sales documentation.
• Conduct initial research on DoD opportunities, solicitations, and market developments.
• Support Sales Directors with basic correspondence and scheduling.
• Shadow product demos and join virtual client meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with the Sales Administration and Sales Engineering teams on proposals.
• Monitor contract portals and highlight leads to Senior ISR.
• Prepare briefing materials and data summaries for internal use.
• Support tradeshow preparation and follow-up logistics.
• Actively pursue ongoing education on industry terminology, government procurement processes, competitors, and competitive technologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of sales, proposal, or analyst experience.
• Organized, communicative, and eager to learn about defense sales.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and/or equivalent Google tools.
• NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

 PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree.
• Familiarity with defense, aerospace, or electronics manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, PDF tools, and CRM systems for daily communication and collaboration.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Outdoor environment for demonstrations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
  • Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. for the setup of demonstration and testing.
  • Manage the movement of large, suitcase-size Pelican cases (e.g., for travel, demonstrations, etc.).

NOTE - As a U.S. Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen).  Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements are needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the U.S. Exceptions will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position.

All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
 
*Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.