Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fairwinds Technologies designs and integrates communications, networking, and information technology solutions for defense and civilian agencies. The Junior Sales Operations Analyst will support government sales opportunities by preparing proposals and quotes, maintaining forecasts, coordinating sales plans, monitoring competitors, and managing customer contact planning.
Responsibilities
- Support the VP, IDIQ Programs and the Sales team with proposals for various contract vehicles (DLA Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract (MAAC), DLA Gateway to Readiness, OASIS+, and others)
- Have experience with DLA MAAC and G2R requirements and how to build those proposals
- Provide sales support to the Sales team. Be able to assist with building proposals, to include all costs and recommended markups
- Help write responses to Requests for Information on DLA MAAC, DLA G2R, GSA OASIS+, and other Sam.gov open solicitations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with US government and Prime Contractor customers to understand their needs and shape solutions that meet their requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales and Operations divisions to coordinate execution of sales plans and proposals
- Participate in sales reviews, providing regular updates to senior management on the status of opportunities and potential risks
- Monitor and assess the competitive landscape, tracking competitor activities and adjusting sales strategies accordingly
- Work with management to generate and maintain the sales bookings forecast
- Assist the sales team with planning customer contacts to optimize information gathering and opportunity influencing
Skills
- * Bachelors degree in Accounting or Management
- * 1-2 years of experience in sales
- * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively
- * Experience processing customer orders including preparing company quotes
- * Ability to not shy away from customer relationship challenges
- * Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
- * Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality
- * Attitude of how it can be done, not how it cannot be done
- * US Citizen
- * Ability to obtain an Active Secret or higher DoD Security Clearance
- * Ability to work independently
- * A willingness to travel as needed to meet with customers and end users
- * Sales experience with DLA MAAC and G2R
- * Understanding of relevant US government agencies and their procurement processes
- * Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- * Ability to travel to Maryland, Washington D.C. area on an as needed basis
- **This position is remote with up to 10% travel. Must be within commuting distance to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.**
- Must be eligible to work in the US
Benefits
- This position is remote with up to 10% travel.
- Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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