Sales Associate Development Program

Centro Escolar University; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro Escolar University in Madison, WI is seeking a driven sales associate to learn and progress through our training program, mastering steps of the sales process and building a pipeline.

You will prospect, cold call, shadow experienced reps, travel within the territory, and support sourcing, securing, and managing accounts while attending meetings.

The role offers a base salary of $50,000–$60,000 per year with bonus or commission potential, and benefits including healthcare and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related fields with an interest in sales.
• Excellent listening skills to understand customer needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High motivation to learn and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Prior experience using a CRM such as Salesforce preferred.
• Sales internship or selling experience.
• Reliable transportation to travel within the designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform sales steps through training and observation.
• Develop prospecting and cold-calling skills to grow new accounts.
• Shadow sales reps with some travel.
• Assist senior reps in sourcing, securing, and managing business.
• Attend internal and external sales meetings.
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts and customers.
• Build a sales funnel for the post-training assignment.
• Engage in continued development through marketing and sales publications.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent listening

Strong communication

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Motivation to learn

Sales mindset

Sales internship

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Learn and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation
• Develop skills in prospecting and cold calling to build new accounts
• Shadow sales representatives with 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 specific to your post-training assignment
• Engage in continued development through marketing and sales publications
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

About You

The company is looking for:

• 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 written and verbal communication skills
• High motivation to learn and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Driven and motivated to succeed in sales
• Prior experience using a CRM such as Salesforce preferred
• Sales internship or selling experience
• Reliable transportation to travel within the designated territory

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 per year, adjusted by geographic location and other factors
• Potential participation in bonus, commission, or incentive programs
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employer and partner discounts