Department of Defense (DOD) Specialist Brokerage – Remote

Job Description

A fast growing, financially strong, domestic brokerage company in Batavia, IL is looking for an Account Representative to lead their Department of Defense division. This Remote position comes with a phenomenal opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing company and make your mark with of one of the strongest incubators in logistics. This fast-paced, high earning potential, position focuses solely on Department of Defense contracts so DOD experience is a must. **all receivables fully insured**

Job Responsibilities

• Defense Contract Sales

• Prepare proposals and pricing and track past performance.
• Electronically file bids to GOV buying commands.
• Review, comprehend, and be able to communicate government requirements and regulatory guidance from various sources (FAR, DFARS, DLA, etc.).
• Work cooperatively with other members of the Defense group to ensure the highest service level possible.
• Communicate effectively to AAR staff and clients, orally and in writing, the requirements, provisions, clauses, and various factors surrounding the RFQ/RFP/IFB.
• Negotiate prices with Customer personnel when required as authorized by AAR Business Units.
• Work with Finance, Legal and Business staff to prepare and deliver proposals.

Qualifications/Experience

• Brokerage experience a must.
• Sales with proven track record in past highly positive.

• Min 3 years of experience in contracts, military logistics, purchasing, or similar business discipline required.
• Must have strong understanding of contracts, purchase agreements.
• Experience with a Government agency is preferred. Prior experience in the Defense industry is a must.

Benefits

• 15 days PTO to use as you like.
• Hybrid work model after 6 months
• 401k with 3% company contribution of w-2 on a paycheck basis.
• Health plan including medical, vision, dental.
• Life insurance policy of $25k standard and comped.

Why you should come work for this company:

• Growing company. They are large in sales, but small in size.  Ground floor opportunities in the making
• Strong company with great footing.  Revamped training process will be huge.
• Financially strong as they have their receivables insured
• They have a renewed focus on culture and really building and living it
• Ownership is receptive to ideas.  They are not closed minded and understand “they don’t know it all”.
• They are a strong incubator to bring new ideas to the forefront