2027 Entry Level - Sales Development Program
Textron
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Job summary
Textron Aviation invites entry-level candidates to join the Sales Development Program. This nine‑month SDP offers eight functional rotations focusing on sales operations, product knowledge, negotiations, and customer strategy. Successful completion opens interviewing opportunities for field roles in the rotation areas.
Participants gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities across business functions, positioning them for growth within Textron Aviation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in Sales, Marketing or related field.
- Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. for Textron Aviation; visa sponsorship not available.
Responsibilities
- Rotations through multiple functions during the program.
- Handle tactical day-to-day tasks and lead projects in rotation.
- Be assigned to a sales zone to learn the sales process.
- Complete required training and curricula.
- Provide support to host function leadership each rotation.
- Learn and use available reports and tools (e.g., Salesforce).
- Apply learning to professional scenarios and work in a team.
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Description
As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
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 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.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree required in:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Other related fields
- Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role
- 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.
Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Day‑one health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Alternative work schedules at select locations
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E‑Z‑GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.
Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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 Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342118
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