Senior Sales Specialist

Job Title: Senior Sales Specialist

Location: Rochester, NY

Employment: Temp (6 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $27.05 - 68.86/hr.

Schedule: 980-Reg – 1 st shift

About the Opportunity:

• As a Senior Associate, Sales Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of mission-critical tactical radio and communications solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense.
• You'll partner with Sales, Business Development, customers, and internal teams to develop technical requirements, support government RFQ/RFP responses, and manage opportunities through the pre-sale process.

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 chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you 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 a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with customers to develop communications solutions tailored to their operational requirements.
• Support prime contractors with U.S. Government RFQ/RFP responses for tactical equipment.
• Review technical configurations for accuracy and recommend alternative products when appropriate.
• Provide technical guidance to end-users and system integrators, including coordinating product demonstrations.
• Support forecasting, field team material requirements, and major program initiatives to help drive successful delivery.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

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

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's Degree.
• Experience in customer-facing role.
• U.S. Military experience.
• 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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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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