Sales Associate Development Program

Rrdonnelley; Madison Heights (MI); 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

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employer discounts

Job summary

RRD seeks an Associate - Sales for a full-time, entry-level role in Madison Heights, MI. The position starts with a four-month Associate Development Program to equip you with sales strategies and industry knowledge for a successful career in sales.

The February 2027 cohort is currently being hired. Responsibilities include prospecting, shadowing, client meetings, and growing a dedicated sales funnel within the designated territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in sales, marketing, business, or related fields.
• Excellent listening and communication skills to understand customer needs.
• High motivation to learn and succeed in the sales field.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and explain ROI to customers.
• Prior CRM experience (Salesforce) preferred.

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 and assist with sourcing and managing business.
• Attend internal and external sales meetings and maintain relationships with accounts.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

CRM experience

Sales internship

Motivation to succeed

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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

Please note: The Associate Development Program has a required cohort start date. In Madison Heights, MI, we are currently hiring for the February 2027 cohort.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation Learn and successfully execute the arts of 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, both 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 opportunities through marketing and sales publications to increase your understanding of the sales industry
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 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 Make data-driven decisions and explain the 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

RRD's current salary range for this role is $50,000 to $60,000 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.