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.

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.
• Continued development opportunities through marketing and sales publications to increase your understanding of the sales industry.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Additional Information

• The Associate Development Program has a required cohort start date.
• Hiring for the February 2027 cohort in Laguna Hills, CA.
• Salary range for this role is $50,000 to $60,000 / year.
• Compensation decisions may vary based upon education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location.
• Total compensation package may include participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program.
• RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.
• All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.