
Sales Development Associate – Aerospace and Industrial/Oxford, CT
The Sales Development Associate role is designed for recent college graduates and early-career professionals seeking a long-term career in Aerospace or Industrial sales across RBC's divisions. Through RBC's comprehensive Rotational Development Program, associates build a strong foundation in technical, engineering, product, and operational knowledge by working directly within key functional areas. During these structured rotations, participants gain hands-on experience with RBC's products, manufacturing processes, and internal workflows while supporting real customer needs through technical problem-solving and service coordination.
This immersive, cross-functional 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 highly effective Outside Sales Engineers and contribute to RBC's Aerospace or Industrial sales organizations across its divisions.
The rotational development program curriculum integrates a balanced mix of internal and external learning opportunities, self-directed training, collaborative coaching, and hands-on project work to ensure comprehensive career development and equip associates with the practical skills and core competencies essential to success.
Wage Range: $45,000 - $65,000
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required due to ITAR/EAR compliance.
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world.
Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount.
With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

RBC Bearings is a well known international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings. While we manufacture products in all major bearing categories, our focus is primarily on highly technical or regulated bearing products for specialized markets that require sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities. Our unique expertise has enabled us to garner leading positions in many of the product markets in which we primarily compete.
RBC Bearings provides our global industrial, aerospace, and defense customers with unique design solutions to complex problems and an unparalleled level of service, quality, and support.