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TacJobs – Sales Representative/Account Manager at Hesco Armor

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Full Time

Remote Location, TX, US

Salary Range:

$70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Position Summary: The Sales Representative is responsible for driving growth with their assigned customer accounts and expanding our market in their assigned territory.

Company Background: Hesco Armor, Inc. (HAI) is a long-time manufacturer of Hard Armor Plates for personal ballistic protection from rifle and pistol rounds with its factory based in Aberdeen, WA. Everyone on the team has pride in what they make/sell because its purpose is to protect people, and we often have examples where lives are saved. We’re looking for great addition to our sales team so we can capture more sales in this high demand market and provide more access to those who need our protection for their mission. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Locate, develop, and close sales opportunities within assigned territories.
  • Understand the key features, specifications, certifications regarding Hesco Armor products at a level that can be presented effectively to customers.
  • Locate or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners and negotiating relationships with new or current distributors.
  • Attend industry trade shows and interact with potential partners, customers, and end users; effectively present products in an open forum; track/manage leads.
  • Engagement with Local/State/Municipal/Federal agencies; prospect new customers/end users through phone, email, meetings, or travel as needed; present Hesco Armor products/solutions.
  • Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential and financials; evaluate options, conduct risk assessments.
  • Work with the sales team and sales manager to forecast sales through pipeline management and manage potential channel conflicts effectively.
  • Respond to formal Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and other customer or end user required documents.
  • Actively coordinate with the factory for lead time estimates, shipping estimates, and capacity constraints to set expectations for customers and contracts.
  • Work diligently with internal compliance teams as needed regarding sales, exports, contracts, etc.
  • Maintain a book of business, track open orders and deliveries, ensure payment reconciliation, communicate promptly and efficiently with customers throughout the process.
  • Complete periodic assessments of distributor performance and design improvement plans for those not meeting expectations.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintain personal networks; and understand product certification requirements (NIJ 0101.06/0101.07)

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in sales
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Competence with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Capable of independent operation in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience with sales in LE/Military industry
  • Experience in body armor sales
  • Experience in State/Local/Federal Contracting process
  • Understanding of ITAR/EAR laws
  • Understanding of NIJ 0101.07/0101.06
  • Competencies/Behavioral Skills:
  • Strong communication (written and verbal)
  • Problem solving skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Organization
  • Sales cycle tracking skills
  • Persuasive and negotiation skills

Working Conditions:

  • Remote
  • Traveling up to 50%
  • May be required to lift/carry heavy objects occasionally
  • Expected to attend trade shows as needed

Performance Metrics:

  • Sales Targets
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Quality/accuracy of quotes
  • Management of deliverables

Benefits:

  • Sales incentive Plan
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Vacation leave
  • Sick leave
  • Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision offerings)
  • Life Insurance and LTD paid by employer

To apply, go here.

TacJobs – Positions with Colt

Monday, March 16th, 2026

American icon Colt is currently seeking to fill several positions. Click on the position name for additional details and to apply.

Product Manager – Military and Law Enforcement

Test Engineer I

Director of Project Management

Junior Manufacturing Analyst

All positions are in West Hartford, Connecticut.

TacJobs – GSOF Seeks Event Operations Coordinator

Friday, March 13th, 2026

Global SOF Foundation Seeks an Event Operations Coordinator.

The Event Operations Coordinator reports to the Senior Director of Events and executes a variety of internal operational and administrative functions to support the Events Team. S/he is responsible for exhibitor and sponsor customer service and engagement at the GSOF Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare Symposium (IPIW) and Modern Warfare Week (MWW).

Location: Greater Tampa Bay, with ability to travel up to 10% of the time; while a majority of work will take place from home, residence in Tampa Bay is non-negotiable.

Apply: Email your resume to Amy Belicev, GSOF Sr. Director of Events, at abelicev@gsof.org, by 20 MAR 2026.

Learn more here.

TacJobs – Internships with SOFWERX

Monday, March 9th, 2026

SOFWERX Seeks Juniors & Seniors across 16+ disciplines. U.S. Security Clearance eligibility required.

Spring evaluation window: submit before the end of March.

Apply at sofwerx.org/internships.

TacJobs – Revelyst Seeks Marketing Specialist for Project Freedom in Chesapeake, VA

Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Full-Time

Chesapeake, Virginia

We are looking for a Marketing Specialist to join our Project Freedom team. Project Freedom includes Blackhawk, Eagle, Stone Glacier, and CamelBak brands, delivering innovative gear designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness for military, law enforcement, and first responders worldwide. In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and executing marketing strategies tailored to the markets across the Project Freedom brands. You will work closely with the global marketing team and sales organization, you will execute plans to drive brand awareness & affinity, engage target consumer & customer audiences, and contribute to the overall success of company.

This position reports to the Project Freedom General Manager and is based at our Chesapeake headquarters.  

As the Marketing Specialist, you will have an opportunity to:

  • Conduct thorough market research and wholesale insights to identify trends, opportunities and consumer behaviors in the global market
  • Analyze competitor behaviors to gain insight and recommend strategies to maintain brand leadership position in the market
  • Develop & execute marketing strategies aligned with the global marketing OGSM & business objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional marketing, content, and sales teams to ensure region executes cohesive and integrated campaigns in the region
  • Create thorough creative briefs and workorders to meet the needs of wholesale channel executions in the region in relation to GTM campaigns, promotional campaigns, & wholesale co-op initiatives
  • Develop in-market campaigns partnered with the selling organization to reinforce the brand’s value proposition on a seasonal and instance basis
  • Lead communication and coordination of US media needs including seasonal media product orders and product distribution
  • Manage distribution of GTM Toolkits & strategies to internal and external sales organization
  • Assist in management of annual and quarterly regional marketing budgets
  • Manage SAP ordering for marketing needs in relation to Project Freedom
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including wholesale buyers & marketing teams, regional marketing partnerships, event partners, and ambassadors
  • Partner with digital key accounts to ensure all assets are represented the correct way on brand pages and promotional execution is being managed effectively
  • Assist with seasonal sales meeting preparation and execution
  • Publish and communicate bi-weekly reports to the sales team & wholesale partners, displaying execution results and learnings 
  • Present monthly regional marketing recaps & upcoming initiatives to executive team during Monthly Business Reviews

You have:

  • 2–4 years of experience in marketing, product coordination, public/athlete relations, or agency work
  • Strong writer with excellent grammar, composition, creative & business writing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point-Publishing/design software
  • A strong understanding of the consumer/retail environment and competitive marketplace
  • Strong strategist and pro-active leader with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Strategic, proactive, and highly organized leader
  • Skilled in communication, presentations, and project management
  • Able to manage budgets and build strong cross-functional relationships
  • Self-starter who can prioritize, multitask, and deliver results
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and creative problem?solving abilities
  • Excellent communications, presentation and project management skills
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain honest and effective working relationships with individuals from all backgrounds

Pay Range:

Annual Salary: $83,000.00 – $95,000.00

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Equal Opportunity Employer Protected Veteran/Disabled

Apply here.

TacJobs – Blue Force Gear Seeks Vice President of Marketing

Friday, February 6th, 2026

We’re looking for a Badass VP of Marketing!

If you’re a badass marketing executive ready to make our brand impossible to ignore, step up.

What You’ll Do:

  • Architect and execute a scalable marketing strategy aligned with organizational growth goals.
  • Lead brand development, ensuring consistent, powerful messaging across digital, retail, and industry channels.
  • Drive go-to-market launches that capture attention and create revenue impact.
  • Own digital marketing (SEO, SEM, social, email, content, and e-commerce) to grow reach and conversions.
  • Inspire and manage creative teams, agencies, and cross-functional leaders to deliver results.
  • Build data-driven campaigns, analyze performance metrics, and optimize every dollar spent.
  • Represent the brand at trade shows, customer engagements, and industry events as the face of marketing excellence.

What You Bring:

  • 15+ years in progressive marketing leadership in tactical or outdoor gear.
  • A proven record of building marketing programs from the ground up and scaling them to exponential growth.
  • Deep expertise in digital strategy, content storytelling, ecommerce, experiential retail.
  • Executive-level leadership skills with the ability to align marketing, sales, and operations.
  • Experienced in industry regulations (Berry Amendment, ITAR, compliance) and digital platform restrictions.
  • Passion for the gear — because you’ve used it, trusted it, and know it.

Applicants Can Apply Here: BLUE FORCE GEAR® CAREERS

TacJobs – Assistant Product Manager, Situational Awareness at Gentex

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Assistant Product Manager, Situational Awareness

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.

EDUCATION:

A four-year degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical discipline. Prior experience or academic exposure to ground military, defense, law enforcement, or ruggedized communication or other electronic technologies and products is desirable.

Experience with tactical audio systems, radio communication equipment, hearing protection technologies, power and data distribution hubs, or visual augmentation systems is highly advantageous. A relevant advanced degree is a plus.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in defense or adjacent technical industries is preferred, including exposure to product development, project or program management, or technical customer support. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and familiarity with military or government user communities. Any understanding of government acquisition or evaluation processes is beneficial but not required. 

Being a genuine end user of the products in this portfolio is a significant advantage and will help you contribute immediately. Ideally, you’re the type of gear enthusiast who stays on the cutting edge of the industry. You are someone passionate about advancing it and shaping its future.

About the Job

Gentex’s Situational Awareness Value Stream (SAVS) encompasses the company’s portfolio of advanced communication, hearing protection, and power/data distribution products designed to enhance warfighter awareness and mission effectiveness. This includes communication headsets, such as the Ops-Core AMP, Push-To-Talk systems (PTTs), NFMI earplugs, RAILINK power and data solutions, microphones, and emerging next-generation situational awareness technologies and products. SAVS products integrate audio, video, sensing, and power systems to provide clear communications, hazard protection, and seamless interoperability with helmets, radios, and other mission critical equipment. The value stream plays a critical role in delivering modular, rugged, and user-centric solutions for military and law enforcement professionals operating in complex environments.

This position supports the management of the product lifecycle and roadmap for Situational Awareness Value Stream (SAVS) products within the Ground Business portfolio. The Associate Product Manager defines product and market requirements, monitors performance, and ensures alignment with business, customer, and market needs. The Associate Product Manager will work closely with other Product Managers and cross-functional teams.

This role contributes to pricing activities, managing to financial targets, customer engagement, and the continuous improvement of products. The position interfaces regularly with internal teams and external customers to support positive customer experiences and help represent the SAVS product portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Manage product lifecycle activities across the Situational Awareness Value Stream (SAVS)

Contribute to the development and maintenance of product roadmaps and related strategy documentation

Drive product pricing research, competitive analysis, and initial new-product pricing inputs

Maintain product configuration documentation and support product line extensions and end-of-life activities

Manage creation of business cases for new product capabilities and value-stream investments

Manage prioritization of product development activities and coordinate with engineering, operations, and other functional teams

Build familiarity with key customer segments and participate in early customer and partner engagements

Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to customer satisfaction

Support proposal and bid preparation, leveraging developing knowledge of the product portfolio

Monitor order status and support customer communication as needed

Coordinate with distribution partners and internal functions (scheduling, manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing, shipping) to ensure product alignment with customer requirements

Collaborate with sales, marketing, engineering, and operations to support product development and commercialization activities

Assist Marketing Communications with product launch planning following established New Product Launch SOPs

Track performance of new products relative to initial assumptions and support activities that accelerate market adoption

Participate in trade shows, customer visits, training sessions, and product demonstrations as needed

Maintain schedule flexibility to meet critical deadlines

TO APPLY:

Visit: gentexcorp.com/careers

TacJobs – Daniel Defense Seeks Military Sales Manager

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to honor God and defend freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

As the Military Sales Manager – MILE (Military and Law Enforcement), you will be responsible for the functions outlined below:

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
  • Manage relationships with all U.S. Department of   Defense branches
  • Write proposals and other documents for official government projects
  • Develop a strong sales business plan
  • Create and track sales opportunities
  • Conduct face to face meetings with program management officials and other customers
  • Organize product demonstrations
  • Strong Daniel Defense products knowledge
  • Prepare and submit weekly sales reports
  • Plan and attend trade shows and related events
  • Keep a weekly schedule of customer calls and meetings
  • Liaison with the product development team to bring new military products to market
  • Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
  • Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
  • Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred plus Minimum 3 years of experience in a role relating to government procurement or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience to effectively perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Military or law enforcement experience in contracting is a plus
  • Proven ability to maintain business relationships
  • Excellent understanding of firearm safety and function
  • Must be task oriented and have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Conflict management and resolution skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate clearly with customers and company leadership
  • Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the normal work day – extensively at trade shows, meetings, etc.
  • Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.
  • Ability to travel frequently within the Unites States and occasional internationally. Travel approximately 60% of the year.
  • Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a “Drug Free Workplace”.

Note:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job.   This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job.  Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at will employer.

Apply here.