Entry Level - Sales Dev Associate; SDP; Europe

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

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 Sales Operations Associate may travel throughout Europe to work with our customers and employees to learn more about the market base. 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 and may be based in Europe.

• Rotations through the following functions:
  Technical Marketing;
  Product Knowledge for Jets, Turbo Props 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; ; etc.) in each function as applicable
• Apply learning to professional scenarios
• Working with and supporting a team environment

• Bachelor’s degree required in Sales, Marketing or related field

• 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
• Mobile and willing to travel
• Fluent in English
• Must be authorized to work in Europe
• Must 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.

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

AI Readiness:
Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
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Location:

Germany
Job Function: Sales
Schedule: Full‑time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 10/05/2026, 9:11:40 PM
Job Number: 345322