Sales Associate Development Program

About the Role

The Associate - Sales position is a full-time, entry-level role that offers a comprehensive four-month training program (Associate Development Program) designed to prepare you as a Sales Associate for RRD. This program is designed to provide you with the necessary sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge to ensure a successful career as a Sales Associate.

Note: The Associate Development Program has a required cohort start date. In Atlanta, GA, we are currently hiring for the July 2027 cohort.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation
• Learn and successfully execute the arts of prospecting and cold calling to build new accounts
• Shadow sales representatives (some travel required)
• Assist senior sales representatives in everyday functions such as sourcing, securing, and managing business, both new and existing
• Attend internal and external sales meetings
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts and customers
• Build a sales funnel specific for your post-training assignment
• Continue development through marketing and sales publications to increase your understanding of the sales industry
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred) in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields with an interest in sales
• Excellent listening skills to understand customer needs
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High motivation to learn
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and explain the return on investments to customers
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Driven and motivated to succeed in the sales field
• Prior experience using a CRM (e.g., Salesforce) (Preferred)
• Sales internship or experience selling
• Require reliable transportation method to get to and from clients within the designated territory

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 per year. This range may be adjusted based on geographic location and may change in the future.
• Total compensation package may include participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program.
• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.