2026 Entry Level - Sales Development Program

Sales Development Program

This position is an entry-level role that provides the opportunity to participate in the Sales Development Program at Textron Aviation. The Sales Operations Associate (SDP) is a 9-month program that consists of eight functional rotations that focus on the key elements of our business. The Sales Operations Associate will gain not only an understanding of the how and why we do business but will also gain operational and business experience in areas related to customer facing role: business and sales operations, Cessna and Beechcraft product knowledge, business finance, negotiations, customer marketing and strategy. Upon successful completion of the training program, the Sales Operations Associate will have an opportunity to interview for a customer-facing/field-based position in one of the functional areas from the rotation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Rotations through the following functions: Technical Marketing; Product Knowledge for Jets, TurboProps and Pistons; Customer Experience; Marketing; Customer Service; Business Operations; and Sales Operations
• Responsible for tactical day-to-day responsibilities and significant project assignments during each rotation as assigned by the host function leader
• Assigned to a sales zone throughout the program and will work with that zone to better understand the sales process
• Complete applicable training courses, curriculum and other training as assigned
• Provide requested support to host function leadership during each rotation cycle
• Learn and effectively utilize available resources (reports; salesforce.com; etc.) in each function as applicable
• Apply learning to professional scenarios
• Working with and supporting a team environment

Qualifications:

• Education / Experience:
• Bachelor's degree required in: Sales, Marketing, Other related fields
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role
• Job Qualifications:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Action oriented and seizes opportunities
• Able to deal with ambiguity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Builds and maintains constructive relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Mobile and willing to travel
• Must have valid driver's license
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

EEO Statement: Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function: Sales

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Entry Job

Shift: First Shift

Job Number: 333780