Aftermarket Strategic Campaigns Manager

Cessna Aircraft Company; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Competitive pay

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Retirement options

ERGs

Job summary

Bell in Piney Flats, TN (and Bell Commercial Business Center in Fort Worth, TX) seeks an Aftermarket Strategic Campaigns Manager to lead day‑to‑day campaigns and drive global aftermarket business opportunities. You will partner with sales and product teams, develop win strategies, build customer relationships, and guide lifecycle planning.

The role requires 10+ years in business development or related fields, aviation industry knowledge, and ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, Marketing, Sales or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in Business Development and related fields.
• Experience in aviation industry is required with knowledge of aftermarket products & services.
• New product development and/or contract review & compliance is a plus.
• Demonstrated global aftermarket business acumen and customer engagement experience.
• Strategic thinking, financial analysis and planning skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presenting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with global sales and partners to grow aftermarket sales and services.
• Develops capture and win strategies for key pursuits with stakeholders.
• Researches and nurtures new customer leads for major sales programs.
• Develops customer and industry relationships and reports market intelligence.
• Assists with new product development project management and lifecycle planning.
• Reports campaign status to executives clearly and concisely.
• Manages overhead budget for campaign support and engagement activities.
• Travels domestically and internationally up to 25% to execute campaigns.
• Collaborates with technical resources to enhance aftermarket competitiveness.
• Leads campaign business case analysis, gate reviews, and program reviews.
• Directs engineering and lifecycle cost analyses to support customer requests.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Communication

Business development

Presentations

Travel readiness

Customer relationships

Campaign management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Aftermarket Strategic Campaigns Manager (345276)

Aftermarket Strategic Campaigns Manager

Job Number:

345276

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering and world‑class manufacturing—and we want you to be part of it.

Aftermarket Strategic Campaigns Manager

Bring your skills and experience as an Aftermarket Strategic Campaigns Manager at Bell in Piney Flats, TN or Bell Commercial Business Center in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for providing day‑to‑day management of active campaigns and business development efforts to win global aftermarket business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborates with global sales team and commercial business partners to establish and implement near‑term plans and long‑term strategies to grow the customer base across all market segments for aftermarket sales and services.
• Develops capture and win strategies for key pursuits and proposals, working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to maximize benefits.
• Research, development, and nurturing of new customer leads and opportunities for major sales programs, understanding regional influences (ie. economic, political, regulatory, influential industry organizations, etc).
• Develop customer and industry relationships, gather and report on market intelligence and customer feedback, collaboration on product and business roadmap development.
• Assist with new product development project management and product lifecycle to capture new opportunities for strategic campaigns.
• Report out campaign status to executive leadership in a clear, concise manner to communicate progress toward expected targets.
• Accomplish global travel in the execution of campaign pursuits and management.
• Collaborate with functional resources, technical experts, and high‑potential individuals to enhance aftermarket market competitiveness.
• Leads campaign business case analysis, gate, and program reviews.
• Direct the engineering, Life Cycle Costs, and operations analysis needed to support customer requests and program planning.
• Manage overhead budget for campaign support and customer engagement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills You Bring to This Role

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communication, Marketing, Sales, or related field is required.

Master’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communication, Marketing, Sales, or related field preferred.

10+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales/Key Account, MRO, Proposal Development, Customer Management, and/or other related field.

Experience in aviation industry is required with knowledge of aftermarket products & services, and Bell commercial aircraft.

New product development, and/or contract review & compliance is a plus.

Demonstrated global aftermarket business acumen and customer engagement experience.

Strategic thinking, financial analysis and planning skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Skilled in presenting to senior management.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while working at a computer, attending meetings, and preparing presentations.
• Must be able to frequently communicate with internal and external stakeholders in person, by phone, and via electronic communication; must be able to exchange accurate information in English.
• Must be able to read, analyze, and prepare documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports, both on a computer screen and in hard copy.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, or move items such as laptop bags, briefcases, and presentation materials (typically up to 25 pounds).
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally to support campaigns, customer engagements, and industry events; travel may involve extended periods of walking through airports, standing, etc.

What We Offer You in Return

• 9/80 work schedule – every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours of Vacation time.
• 12–13 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 6 weeks parental leave (per applicable policy).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings options.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and a supportive, safety‑focused culture.

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.

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