Associate Inside Sales Representative - Unmanned Vehicle Systems

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking an Associate Inside Sales Representative (ISR) - Unmanned Systems, reporting to the Senior Director, DoD Sales on the Sales team. The successful individual in this Associate ISR role will play a foundational role in supporting Silvus’ growth within the fast-evolving unmanned systems sector. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to build deep knowledge of advanced wireless technologies while gaining hands-on experience in sales operations, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. Working closely with the Senior ISR and Sales Directors, the Associate ISR contributes to the success of high-impact sales initiatives while developing core skills to advance within the sales organization.

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 the Senior ISR and Sales Directors in delivering timely, accurate quotes and respond promptly to customer inquiries.
• Update CRM to capture key interactions, opportunity status, and data critical for business decisions.
• Develop expertise in Silvus’ MANET products, focusing on Unmanned Systems applications.
• Support customer engagement through virtual demonstrations, client meetings, and internal reviews.
• Track industry trends, competitor activity, and U.S. Government initiatives to inform strategy.
• Complete assigned tasks and training with attention to detail and curiosity.
• Provide logistics and documentation support for trade shows and demonstrations.
• Prepare polished summaries, sales reports, and follow-up materials in support of senior team members.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and education, including government procurement processes terminology, as well as knowledge of competitors, and competitive technologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of sales, proposal, or analyst experience.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for learning.
• Self-starter motivated to become a trusted contributor on a high-performance team.
• 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; relevant experience or internships valued.
• 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.).