Sales Development Associate
Textron AviationAbout the role
Job Number:
331866)Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.Description
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
- 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:
o Sales
o Marketing
o Other related fields
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
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