Aftermarket Strategic Campaigns Manager

Cessna Aircraft Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Health insurance

Vacation time

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Bell is seeking an Aftermarket Strategic Campaigns Manager to lead day-to-day campaign management and global business development for aftermarket services. Based in Piney Flats, TN, or Fort Worth, TX, you will drive capture strategies, manage stakeholder relationships, and push for growth across all market segments.

You will collaborate with global teams, develop market intelligence, and oversee program planning and budgets. Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communication, Marketing, Sales, or related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales/Key Account, MRO, Proposal Development, Customer Management, and/or related field.
• Experience in aviation industry with knowledge of aftermarket products and Bell commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with global sales team and commercial business partners 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 with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Research, develop, and nurture new customer leads and opportunities for major sales programs, considering regional influences.
• Develop customer and industry relationships, gather and report market intelligence and feedback, collaborate on product and business roadmap development.
• Assist with new product development project management and product lifecycle to capture new opportunities for strategic campaigns.
• Report campaign status to executive leadership clearly, communicating progress toward targets.
• Accomplish global travel in execution of campaign pursuits and management.
• Collaborate with functional resources, technical experts, and high-potential individuals to enhance aftermarket market competitiveness.
• Lead 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

Business Development

Sales/Key Account

Proposal Development

Customer Management

Aviation industry knowledge

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Communication (oral & written)

Senior management presentation

Domestic & international travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Aftermarket Strategic Campaigns Manager (345276)

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 andcommercialbusiness partners to establish and implement near‑term plans and long‑term strategies to grow the customer baseacross 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 nurturingof new customer leads and opportunities formajor sales programs, understanding regional influences (ie. economic, political, regulatory, influential industry organizations,etc).
• Develop customer and industryrelationships, gather and report onmarket intelligenceandcustomer feedback, collaboration onproduct and business roadmapdevelopment.
• 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 international 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).
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings options.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and a supportive, safety‑focused culture.
• Tuition reimbursement.

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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