Aftermarket Sales Representative - Piney Flats, TN

Textron; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO hours

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site fitness center

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Piney Flats, Tennessee seeks a Sales Representative for the Aftermarket Sales team. You will translate customer requirements into accurate product solutions, manage quotes and orders, and support data integrity in SFDC and SAP.

Role requires technical product knowledge, travel up to 40%, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to drive aftermarket growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2 years of sales, business development, marketing and/or other customer support experience.
• Ability to travel up to 40% for onsite customer visits and trade shows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Aviation industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP ECC and Salesforce (SFDC) preferred.
• Knowledge of Aeronautical Accessories products, Bell Aftermarket products, and Bell helicopter services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales objectives and drive growth across Bell customer accounts with technically informed recommendations.
• Interpret customer specs and maintenance data to propose correct aftermarket parts and solutions.
• Improve proposal response times through efficient evaluation of technical requirements and internal communication.
• Manage inventory sales campaigns based on fleet data and customer environments.
• Identify upsell opportunities leveraging technical product knowledge.
• Process orders, quotations, and maintain data integrity through the sales lifecycle.
• Maintain Salesforce and SAP ERP master data and update opportunities in SFDC.
• Report weekly funnel KPIs and support complex technical proposals.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Self-management

Customer focus

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing/Sales/Engineering)

Tools

SAP ECC

Salesforce (SFDC)

Job description

Aftermarket Sales Representative - Piney Flats, TN

Description

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Sales

Bring your experience, ideas, and technical expertise to help us deliver the highest‑quality products and exceptional service to our customers. As a key member of the Aftermarket Sales team, the Sales Representative plays a critical role in supporting technical sales initiatives, driving aftermarket growth, and translating customer requirements into accurate product solutions. This role requires strong product knowledge, an ability to interpret technical data, and a customer‑focused approach to solving complex support needs.

What you’ll be doing as a Sales Representative

• Achieve the sales objectives outlined in the annual Bell Aftermarket Sales operating plan and drive consistent sales growth across assigned Bell customer accounts through technically informed product recommendations.
• Interpret customer specifications, maintenance requirements, and aircraft configuration data to recommend correct aftermarket parts and solutions as well as maintain accurate, high‑quality sales funnel data to support forecasting and leadership reporting.
• Continuously improve customer proposal response times through efficient evaluation of technical requirements and coordinated internal communication.
• Manage and execute targeted inventory sales campaigns based on fleet data, product applicability, and customer operating environments.
• Identify, pursue, and convert upsell and targeted sales opportunities by leveraging technical product knowledge.
• Handle customer calls; monitor backlog; prepare technically accurate quotations; process orders; and ensure data integrity throughout the order lifecycle.
• Track customer order delivery dates and communicate updates to production support teams as needed as well as assist customers in determining product attributes, applicability, lead times, and contract requirements using technical data sources and system records.
• Manage customer master data in Salesforce (SFDC) and SAP ERP as well as maintain and update sales opportunities in SFDC.
• Report weekly sales funnel KPIs with attention to technical sales pipeline accuracy and support Aftermarket Sales Managers and Business Development teams in assembling complex, technically detailed proposals and sales packages.
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing and promotional materials for trade shows and events with a focus on technical product messaging.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, or other related field.
• 2 years of experience with sales, business development, marketing and/or other customer support role.
• Ability to travel up to 40% for onsite customer visits and trade shows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Aviation industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP ECC and Salesforce (SFDC) preferred.
• Knowledge of Aeronautical Accessories products, Bell Aftermarket products, and Bell helicopter services preferred.
• Strong self‑management and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse, enthusiastic teams who share a passion for flight.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or participating in meetings.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–30 pounds (such as marketing materials or equipment for trade shows).
• Ability to travel frequently via commercial or general aviation aircraft.Ability to work in office, conference, customer facility, or trade show environments.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and computer systems.

What we offer you in return

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave (remove for bargained employees)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values .

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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Piney Flats
Job Function: Sales
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Unavailable
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Job Posting: 08/19/2026, 2:01:51 PM
Job Number: 344443