Senior Associate, Sales Specialist

Job Title: Senior Associate, Sales Specialist

Location: Rochester, NY

Employment Type: Temp to Perm (9 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $55.00 /hr.

Schedule: 9/80 hrs/Week. - (1 st shift)

About the Opportunity:

• We're seeking a Senior Associate, Sales Specialist to support the delivery of mission-critical tactical communications solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense. 
• In this role, you'll partner closely with Sales, Business Development, customers, prime contractors, and internal teams to move opportunities through the pre-sales process while helping deliver the right technical solutions for end users and warfighters.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Support the development of technical requirements and formal responses to U.S. Government RFQs/RFPs for tactical communications equipment.
• Collaborate with customers, prime contractors, and system integrators to tailor solutions to specific operational requirements.
• Review technical configurations for accuracy, recommend alternative products when appropriate, and provide technical guidance to end users.
• Coordinate product demonstrations, field-team material requisitions, and other activities that support successful customer engagements.
• Maintain accurate product forecasts and support Program Managers with major program initiatives and business objectives.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of experience in Sales or sales support.
• 6+ years of experience in the Microsoft Office suite.
• 6+ years of experience in RF communications/systems.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's Degree.
• Experience in a sales or customer-facing role
• U.S. Military experience
• Knowledge of client Tactical products and RF communications.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of tools
• Product demo planning experience.
• CRM experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

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