2026 Entry Level - Sales Dev Associate (SDP) - Australia
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 Development 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 spanet base. The Sales Development 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 spaneting and strategy. Upon successful completion of the training program, the Sales Development 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 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 Sales, Marketing or other related field .
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
Mobile and willing to travel
Fluent in English
Must be authorized to work in Australia
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.
Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: Australia
Job Function: Sales
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 11/13/2025, 6:53:50 AM
Job Number: 337636
