Associate Sales Consultant

About The Role

The Associate Sales Consultant role is an entry-level opportunity for individuals interested in launching a career in sales, receiving mentorship, and participating in a structured sales development program. This role provides hands-on exposure to a consultative sales environment while learning from experienced sales leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development
• Develop a strong understanding of TriNet’s products, services, and value proposition.
• 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 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

• Designed as a stepping stone into future sales opportunities at TriNet.
• Successful Associates may progress into roles such as Field Sales Consultants.
• Candidates should be open to relocation for future field sales opportunities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Work Environment

• Travel: Up to 15%.
• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Location: Minneapolis, MN.
• Salary Range: $30.29 ($63,000.00) to $35.34 ($73,500.00).
• Compensation may include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.
• Benefits 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.