Associate Sales Consultant

About the Role

The Associate Sales Consultant role is an entry-level opportunity designed for individuals who want hands-on exposure to a consultative sales environment while learning from experienced sales leaders. You will support Sales Consultants throughout the sales cycle while developing foundational skills in business communication, client engagement, sales strategy, and prospecting.

What You Will Learn And Do

Sales & Business Development

• Develop a strong understanding of TriNet’s products, services, and value proposition for small and midsize businesses.
• Support Sales Consultants throughout the sales process, including client engagement and follow-up.
• Conduct account and market research to identify potential clients, decision makers, and business needs.
• Assist with preparing customized presentations, proposals, and client materials.

Client & Partner Engagement

• Participate in sales meetings and prospect conversations via phone, email, video, and in-person interactions.
• Draft professional follow-up communications and help coordinate meetings using Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• Build confidence communicating with business leaders and internal stakeholders.

Tools, Training & Professional Development

• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading sales tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Gong, and Highspot.
• Participate in structured onboarding, sales training, and professional development sessions.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from experienced sales professionals.
• Learn how to manage priorities, timelines, and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate and timely updates in Salesforce CRM.
• Ensure administrative and sales support tasks are completed with attention to detail and consistency.
• Uphold TriNet’s values, policies, and commitment to ethical and inclusive business practices.

Career Growth

The Associate Sales Consultant role is designed as a stepping stone into future sales opportunities at TriNet. Successful Associates may progress into roles such as Field Sales Consultants, based on performance, business needs, and individual career goals. Candidates should be open to relocation for future field sales opportunities as part of long-term career growth.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Open to candidates at all experience levels, including recent college graduates.
• Internship experience, customer-facing roles, sales exposure, or business experience is a plus but not required.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with others.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable learning new tools and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM or sales tools is beneficial but not required.

Travel

• Up to 15%

Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office.

Compensation & Benefits

Preferred location: Irvine, CA.

Salary range: $31.73 ($66,000.00) to $42.31 ($88,000.00).

Compensation may include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.

Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.