2027 Internship - Sales Operations (SDP)

Description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sales Operations Intern will provide support to the global sales team, work lead generation, and facilitate process improvement efforts regarding aircraft, service, and parts & programs sales. This role will provide the opportunity to communicate with and practice relationship management with customers; as well as execute sales strategies and tactics.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the global sales team supporting visits
• Coordinate and conduct pre-sale activities on behalf of the sales team.
• Interact with prospective customers to address the prospects' needs and expectations.
• Assist the sales team by providing requested sales information, training, etc.
• Be aware of domestic and international product operating/certification regulations.
• Translate customer requests into product solutions.
• Research and assess competitive offerings and pricing.
• Assist the sales team in communicating effectively with customers to identify opportunities and explain solutions.
• Provide sales activity reports and advise leadership on trends and other issues.
• Collaborate cross functionally to support the sales teams.
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing campaign launches that help drive business
• Participate with the team on product presentation and highlight value proposition
• Work to improve customer data quality and accessibility.
• Structure, manage, and extract data from internal and external sources for analysis
• Support market analysis and pricing analysis efforts.
• Lead efforts to define, document, and improve sales processes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in: Aviation, Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or other related field

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office products
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Acts with customer expectations and requirements in mind
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and complete tasks on or before due date.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

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.

Why You'll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

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.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita Job Function: Sales Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Internship / Co-Op Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 08/31/2026, 10:00:00 PM Job Number: 342119