Entry-Level Sales Associate: Training Path to Growth

RR Donnelley; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD in Smyrna, Tennessee, invites you to join the Associate Development Program as a full-time, entry-level Sales Associate. The four-month training program equips you with sales strategies, prospecting, and industry knowledge to build a successful career.

The role emphasizes learning the sales process, shadowing experienced reps, developing a pipeline, and attending meetings. A Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills are preferred; travel for some territories may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields.
• Excellent listening skills to understand customer needs.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High motivation to learn; capable of data-driven decisions and ROI explanations.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• Driven and motivated to succeed in sales.
• CRM experience preferred (Salesforce).
• Sales internship or experience selling.
• Reliable transportation to travel to clients within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation.
• Learn and execute prospecting and cold calling to build new accounts.
• Shadow sales representatives (some travel required).
• Assist senior sales representatives in 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 for post-training assignment.
• Participate in projects and training materials to grow in sales.

Skills

Excellent listening

Strong communication

Motivation to learn

Decision making

CRM experience

Sales internship

Travel willingness

Sales drive

Education

Bachelor's degree in sales/marketing/business

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

RRD in Smyrna, Tennessee, invites you to join the Associate Development Program as a full-time, entry-level Sales Associate. The four-month training program equips you with sales strategies, prospecting, and industry knowledge to build a successful career.

The role emphasizes learning the sales process, shadowing experienced reps, developing a pipeline, and attending meetings. A Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills are preferred; travel for some territories may be required.