Launch Your Sales Career: Associate Development Program

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

Job summary

RR Donnelley (RRD) in Smyrna, TN is seeking an Associate - Sales for its four-month development program designed to train you as a Sales Associate. The February 2027 cohort starts in Smyrna, with hands-on training, prospecting, and shadowing of seasoned reps.

This entry-level role emphasizes building a sales funnel, client engagement, and ongoing learning in a structured ADP program. Relocation not specified, but transportation to territory is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields preferred.
• Excellent listening skills to understand customer needs.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High motivation to learn and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• Driven and motivated to succeed in the sales field.
• CRM experience (Salesforce) preferred.
• Sales internship or experience selling.
• Reliable transportation 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.
• Attend internal and external sales meetings.
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts and customers.
• Build a sales funnel for post-training assignment.
• Continued development through marketing and sales publications.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects.

Skills

Excellent listening

Strong communication

Motivated learner

Decision making

Problem solving

CRM experience

Sales internship

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree (Preferred) in sales/marketing/business/communications/packaging/economics

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

RR Donnelley (RRD) in Smyrna, TN is seeking an Associate - Sales for its four-month development program designed to train you as a Sales Associate. The February 2027 cohort starts in Smyrna, with hands-on training, prospecting, and shadowing of seasoned reps.

This entry-level role emphasizes building a sales funnel, client engagement, and ongoing learning in a structured ADP program. Relocation not specified, but transportation to territory is required.