Sales Development Associate
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Job Location:
Oxford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings components and essential systems for the industrial defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919 the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 60 facilities of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion.
JOB TITLE/LOCATION:
Sales Development Associate Aerospace/Oxford CT
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sales Development Associate role is designed for recent college graduates and earlyâcareer professionals seeking a longâterm career in Aerospace sales. Through RBCs comprehensive Rotational Development Program associates build a strong foundation in technical and engineering product and operational knowledge by working directly within key functional areas. During these structured rotations participants gain handsâon experience with RBCs products manufacturing processes and internal workflows while supporting real customer needs through technical problem solving and service coordination.
This immersive crossâfunctional exposure equips associates with a deep understanding of how products are engineered produced and applied in the field. By bridging technical teams and customer-facing functions the program develops the critical product expertise commercial acumen and practical experience needed to become a highly effective Outside Sales Engineer and contribute as part of RBCs worldâclass Aerospace sales team.
The rotational development program curriculum will integrate a balanced mix of internal and external learning opportunities selfâdirected training collaborative coaching and handsâon project work to ensure comprehensive career development and equips associates with both practical skills and core competencies essential to success.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build a foundational understanding of RBCs product management workflow and Product Lifecycle Management.
- Build comprehensive knowledge of RBCs full product portfolio specialty products and each divisions major products and applications.
- Learn RBCs market research data analysis and insightâgeneration methodologies.
- Gain foundational knowledge of pricing strategies negotiation techniques and account management principles.
- Develop dataâdriven proposals research and trend analysis to support product strategy market positioning audits and customer inquiries.
- Gain crossâfunctional exposure to supply chain purchasing quality inventory control planning application engineering machining testing automation and tooling.
- Manage serviceârelated issues to reinforce customer trust and establish credibility as a trusted technical advisor.
- Apply operational and technical knowledge to support customer requirements and product strategies.
- Serve as a liaison between technical teams and customerâfacing functions bridging engineering expertise with sales responsibilities.
- Develop a clear understanding of endâtoâend manufacturing processes nextâlevel assemblies and internal operational capabilities.
- Develop technical and troubleshooting competency through direct customer interaction and application support.
- Provide actionable feedback to internal departments to improve products processes and overall customer experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associates degree or higher in Business Communications Marketing Engineering or related field.
- Coursework or exposure in communications sales or marketing preferred.
- Familiarity with technical sales or mechanical/engineering concepts is a plus.
- Prior experience in customer service market research sales or other customerâfacing roles preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required due to ITAR/EAR compliance.
We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical Dental Vision insurance and company matched 401k plan.
RBC Bearings is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Fundraising
- Microsoft Publisher
- Conflict Management
- Constant Contact
- Salesforce
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Grant Writing
- Child Protective Services
About Company
RBC Bearings provides our industrial, aerospace and defense customers with unique design solutions to complex problems and an unparalleled level of service, quality and support. RBC Bearings is a precision bearings manufacturer with solutions to complex design needs for industrial, ae ... View more
