Sales Associate Development Program

About the Role

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

Required cohort start date. Hiring for the July 2027 cohort in Seattle, WA.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation.
• Learn and successfully execute 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 (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 through marketing and sales publications to increase 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 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.