332700Textron 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.

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. For the first 6 months, training will take place at our company headquarters in Wichita, Kansas (USA). During the remaining 3 months, the SDP may travel throughout Australia to work with our customers and employees to learn more about the market base.TheSales 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, theSales Operations Associate will have an opportunity to interview for a customer-facing/field-based position in one of the functional areas from the rotation and may be based in Australia.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Rotations through the following functions: Technical Marketing; Product Knowledge for Jets, TurboProps and Pistons; Customer Experience; Marketing; Customer Service; Business Operations; and Sales OperationsResponsible for tactical day-to-day responsibilities and significant project assignments during each rotation as assigned by the host function leaderAssigned to a sales zone throughout the program and will work with that zone to better understand the sales processComplete applicable training courses, curriculum and other training as assignedProvide requested support to host function leadership during each rotation cycleLearn and effectively utilize available resources (reports; salesforce.com; etc.) in each function as applicableApply learning to professional scenariosWorking with and supporting a team environment

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. For the first 6 months, training will take place at our company headquarters in Wichita, Kansas (USA). During the remaining 3 months, the SDP may travel throughout Australia to work with our customers and employees to learn more about the market base.TheSales 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, theSales Operations Associate will have an opportunity to interview for a customer-facing/field-based position in one of the functional areas from the rotation and may be based in Australia.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Rotations through the following functions: Technical Marketing; Product Knowledge for Jets, TurboProps and Pistons; Customer Experience; Marketing; Customer Service; Business Operations; and Sales OperationsResponsible for tactical day-to-day responsibilities and significant project assignments during each rotation as assigned by the host function leaderAssigned to a sales zone throughout the program and will work with that zone to better understand the sales processComplete applicable training courses, curriculum and other training as assignedProvide requested support to host function leadership during each rotation cycleLearn and effectively utilize available resources (reports; salesforce.com; etc.) in each function as applicableApply learning to professional scenariosWorking with and supporting a team environment

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree required in:

o Sales

o Marketing

o Other related fields

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsProfessional and diplomatic demeanorAction oriented and seizes opportunitiesAble to deal with ambiguityStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsBuilds and maintains constructive relationshipsProficient in Microsoft OfficeMobile and willing to travelFluent in EnglishMust be authorized to work in AustraliaMust have valid driver’s license

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.