Full-Time

Director Business Development

Sales

Posted on 8/9/2025

Textron

Textron

10,001+ employees

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

No salary listed

India

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Financial analysis
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree required in Business Management, Aviation Management, Sales & Marketing, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years’ relative aircraft sales experience required
Responsibilities
  • Sell new Citation and Turboprop aircraft for Textron Aviation.
  • Maintain current information and contact with business aircraft operators and other major businesses and individuals within assigned region to identify potential Citation and Turboprop clients.
  • Thoroughly qualify prospective client opportunities regarding their financial capability, corporate and personal travel requirements and the capability of a new aircraft to address the prospective client needs and expectations.
  • Develop and implement account strategies designed to inform the prospective client of Textron Aviation’s ability to address their needs and expectations, to advance the account decision making process in a timely fashion, and to minimize potential competitive activity by utilizing Company provided formal Account Management (SalesForce.com) methodology.
  • Maintain thorough records on each client and prospective client, to include key decision makers, fleet history and utilization, business history, business activity and events that have, or will, influence new aircraft purchase decisions. A detailed history of contacts and records should include copies of general correspondence and other information supplied to the prospect maintained in SalesForce.com.
  • Maintains current knowledge and understanding of all elements critical to the sales process, including comprehensive familiarity with and technical aspects of the aircraft. Analyzes a prospect’s financial qualifications and communicates the details of finance programs and/or various ownership cost analyses generated by Marketing.
  • Maintains and communicates to prospective clients a clear understanding of aircraft purchase agreement details.
  • Coordinates and participates in demonstration flight requests with prospective clients. Provides complete information concerning all details relevant to a successful flight, including discussion of customer expectations with VP, Sales prior to the flight. Briefs prospect on demonstration guidelines (as appropriate) and Company policy concerning demonstration charges.
  • Collaborate closely with the appointed Channel Partner to coordinate sales and marketing initiatives. In consultation with the RVP, oversee the Channel Partner's operations and performance within the assigned territory.
  • Textron Aviation products, services, terms and agreements, and conditions of sales shall be fairly and accurately presented to customers and prospects. Purchase Agreements shall be within Company policy, ethical and legal and within acceptable Marketing Program format and financial guidelines.
  • Required to perform all duties within company policy and established budget.
  • Participates in local business and civic affairs to promote Textron Aviation, business and general aviation within assigned zone.
  • Provides thorough and accurate details of potential trade-in aircraft to facilitate completion of appropriate trade-in quotations. Concurrent with the new aircraft sale, professionally coordinates all trade-in activity with the Pre-Owned Aircraft Department or other companies in the pre-owned marketplace.
  • Prepares and submits VP, Sales required weekly/monthly reports pertaining to sales activities, sales forecasts and budgets in the standard required formats. Prepares and submits special reports as requested.
  • Develops direct sales and annual marketing and sales action plan and submits to VP, Sales for assigned area within zone that is designed to achieve assigned sales objectives and incorporating the overall marketing and sales programs and strategies.
  • Comply with all laws and regulations; including those set forth in the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of current and out of production Textron Aviation products and competitor’s product lines preferred
  • Understanding of capital equipment finance and lease terms
  • Understanding of cost of ownership and net present value cash analysis
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Motivated and self-directed to deliver high quality results
  • Mobile and willing to travel required
  • Must have valid driver’s license

Textron operates across aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker) aircraft, Bell helicopters, Textron Systems, and Industrial components. It earns revenue from product sales, aftermarket services, and financing for aircraft and helicopters. By integrating multiple businesses in a global network, it offers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Providence, Rhode Island

Founded

1923

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What believers are saying

  • Aviation revenue surged 22% in Q1 2026 to $1.5B, driven by 37 jet deliveries versus 31 year-over-year.
  • Pure-play aerospace and defence separation unlocks $19.2B backlog and enables focused capital allocation.
  • TSUNAMI USV and RIPSAW M1 UGV contracts position Textron Systems for multi-year autonomous defence growth.

What critics are saying

  • MV-75 Cheyenne programme incurs $60-110M cumulative charges, eroding Bell segment profitability immediately.
  • DoD FY2027 budget cuts rotorcraft RDT&E by 15%, threatening $2.3B MV-75 funding and 2031 ramp.
  • Industrial segment spin-off fails to attract buyers, forcing distressed sale and burdening New Textron.

What makes Textron unique

  • Textron Aviation's $8B backlog grew 5x since 2019, outpacing Boeing and Airbus in business jet demand.
  • Bell's MV-75 Cheyenne scales from 8 units in 2028 to 27 units by 2031 with $2.3B government funding.
  • Textron Systems leads uncrewed systems across air, surface, and land domains with millions of operational hours.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Wellness Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive health insurance

Company News

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Textron Systems awarded contract from DIU to provide tsunami USVS to US Navy. May 1, 2026 Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today a contract award from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple TSUNAMI(R) Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), which will be used to support the U.S. Navy Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) exercise in Key West, Florida and provide three months of joint operations with SOUTHCOM and the U.S. Navy Fourth Fleet. Under the contract, Textron Systems will provide the long dwell TSUNAMI interceptor USVs and Field Service Representatives (FSRs) to the FLEX exercise, demonstrating cooperative intelligence, surveillance reconnaissance and targeting (ISR-T) with its Aerosonde(R) 4.7 VTOL UAS off a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The exercise will also demonstrate manned-unmanned surface warfare with Invariant Corporation's Surface-to-Air Kinetic Engagement (STAKE) system. Daily defense briefing Discover more Naval vessel models Military news subscription Marine equipment rentals "The TSUNAMI family of vehicles leverage Textron Systems' decades of expertise in autonomous systems innovation, coupled with the speed and scalability of Brunswick Corporation's established and globally sustainable production line of vessels," said Ryan Schaffernocker, Senior Vice President Air, Land and Sea Systems. "This award establishes a partnership foundation for TSUNAMI USV government-owned, contractor-operated (GOCO) and contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) services, allowing for rapid deployment with a lower cost of ownership for the Navy." The TSUNAMI family of autonomous maritime surface vessels are designed to meet the needs of the U.S. Navy and its allies for a readily available, versatile portfolio of multi-mission uncrewed assets to team effectively across the fleet. Utilizing Brunswick Corporation's reliable, high-performance vessels, Textron Systems developed the TSUNAMI family of products with its trusted CUSV(R)- Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle - vessel-based autonomy control system, leveraging mature commercial technologies to deliver increased capacity and immediate scale. Textron Systems is the originator of the CUSV, the Mine Countermeasure (MCM) USV for the U.S. Navy Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) program of record. Most recently, Textron Systems introduced the Multi Mission USV (MMUSV), the 5th generation of its CUSV craft designed to expand the Navy's capacity for advanced mission capabilities. Textron Systems is a world leader in uncrewed air, surface and land products, services and support founded on the combined expertise in family of brands that includes Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming, and ATAC. The company harness the unlimited power of teamwork to solve incredible problems across seven specialized domains: air, land, sea, propulsion, weapon systems, electronic systems and test, training & simulation. From product development and manufacturing to training, operations and support, Military Leak integrate and offer ingenious and advanced solutions to support defense, aerospace, and other customer missions. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. Naval technology news Post Views: 25

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Textron Systems and Howe & Howe debut RIPSAWTM M1 UGV technology demonstrator.

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Yahoo Finance
Apr 8th, 2026
Belgium selects Cessna SkyCourier for special missions as Textron trades 38% below intrinsic value

Textron Aviation has secured its first defence contract for the Cessna SkyCourier, with Belgium selecting the aircraft for special missions. The company also introduced an In-Flight Operable Door option for specialised operations. Textron's shares have declined 7.67% over 30 days but maintain a 44.04% one-year total shareholder return. The stock currently trades at $87.68, below some analyst fair value estimates of $98.95, suggesting an 11.4% undervaluation. The company is restructuring its Industrial segment, including selling its powersports business, which analysts expect will optimise operations and improve margins. However, concerns remain about Industrial segment volume weakness and profit pressures despite revenue growth.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 6th, 2026
Textron authorises 25M share buyback as analysts split on $94-$115 price targets

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Mar 30th, 2026
Spotlight on Mark & Carolyn McGinn.

Spotlight on Mark & Carolyn McGinn. Mar 30, 2026. I recently had the pleasure of visiting McGinn's Grapes and Grains, owned by Mark and Carolyn McGinn, and it turned out to be far more than just a stop. It was an experience rooted in history, innovation and genuine passion for agriculture. On a beautiful sunny day, I hopped on a golf cart with Carolyn for a tour of the farm. As Sedgwick County Harvest Hub made its way across the land, it quickly became clear this is not just any farm; it's a place where generations of hard work meet forward-thinking ideas. Mark's family history is deeply tied to the land. As fifth-generation farmers, their story began when their ancestors emigrated from Ireland following the potato famine, eventually settling in Harvey and Sedgwick Counties. That legacy continues today, with the farm producing traditional Kansas crops like corn, soybeans and wheat using a combination of dryland and irrigation practices. After retiring from Textron, Mark and Carolyn, who dedicated 20 years of service as a Kansas state Senator, chose to take their farm in a new direction by exploring specialty agriculture. "After retirement we decided to do some of the things I wanted to do," Carolyn says. What they've built is both impressive and inspiring. Their vineyard features several grape varieties, including Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc, Chardonel. These grapes are sold to Grace Hill Winery, and thanks to their producer license, the McGinns are also able to host wine tastings and sell wines directly on-site. It adds a whole new layer to the farm, one that invites visitors to truly enjoy the setting. The diversity of their operation doesn't stop at grapes. They've embraced year-round growing in a hoop house, producing lettuce and spinach during the winter months, while summer brings hydroponically grown tomatoes and cucumbers. It's a great example of how modern techniques can complement traditional farming to create a sustainable, productive system. They also raise Katahdin lamb, offering high-quality meat directly from the farm, perfect for those looking to source local, especially around holidays like Easter. What makes McGinn's Grapes and Grains even more unique is how they've opened their farm to the community. The property includes a wedding and event venue, as well as an Airbnb, giving guests the chance to experience farm life firsthand in a peaceful, scenic setting. For Carolyn, creating that experience is intentional. "Peaceful country living on a working farm - that's the experience we want them to have," she shared when describing what guests can expect during their stay. It's an opportunity to slow down and connect with rural life in a way that feels both relaxing and authentic. And Carolyn's commitment to Kansas hasn't slowed down. In July 2025, she joined Gov. Laura Kelly's administration as a special adviser on water, continuing her work on one of the state's most important issues. Visits like this are a great reminder of how agriculture continues to evolve while staying connected to its roots. McGinn's Grapes and Grains is a perfect example of that balance - honoring tradition while embracing new opportunities.

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