Government Sales Administrator | On-Site | Norfolk | $65K-$75K | 90 Day Contract-to-Hire Previous sales support within government contracting and/or the ship repair industry is required. Job Description The Inside Sales Administrator plays a crucial role in managing and responding to customer requests for quotes, proposals, and information. This position involves handling a couple of hundred quotes at any given time and requires written correspondence and telephone contact to provide timely responses. The role includes entering new inquiries into the internal database, preparing responses with established pricing, and creating reports to communicate the status of ongoing proposals. Engaging proactively with customers to follow up on aging quotes and determining the likelihood of award is essential. Responsibilities + Field incoming customer Requests for Quote (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Requests for Information (RFI) and provide responses via written correspondence and telephone contact. + Enter new inquiries into the company internal database for tracking throughout the quoting process and maintain document repositories for customer-provided information. + Prepare responses to customer requests for services with established pricing. + Create daily and weekly reports to communicate the status of ongoing proposal activities to management. + Proactively engage with customers on a weekly basis to follow up and ascertain the status of aging quotes and proposals. + Enter customer orders, confirm order receipt and delivery dates, and manage the contract review and sign-off process. + Manage various customer portals and monitor them for incoming orders and complete company representations and certifications required by customers. + Work with all internal functional managers to develop a cohesive response to customer requests for order status, order changes, and schedule expedites. + Support Business Development efforts, including preparation of contract proposal documents and attending trade shows and periodic customer visits. + Perform other duties as they arise to support sales and business development. Essential Skills + 3-4 years of strong inside sales and customer experience. + Experience in ship repair or shipyard industry is required. + Ability to handle inbound calls and provide excellent customer service. + Strong data entry skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. + Experience with CRM software and account management. Work Environment The work environment offers flexible hours between 6:30am and 5pm, with a mandatory onsite presence at 8:30am for daily meetings. The role provides an opportunity to learn and grow within a small team, with the potential to take over the Business Development role in the future. The work setting is supportive, fostering collaboration and independence. Feel free to apply directly, or send your resume directly to: Amy Morris amymorris @astoncarter.com Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $70000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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