Sales Associate Development Program

Cagayan State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 50k–60k USD/yr

Bonus/commission programs

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and voluntary insurance

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cagayan State University is seeking a motivated candidate for a four-month Associate Development Program in sales. You will train on sales processes, perform prospecting, and shadow experienced reps to build new accounts.

The role emphasizes communication, data-driven decision making, and travel within the territory. Prior internship or CRM experience is preferred, with opportunities for bonus and progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields.
• Excellent listening skills to understand customer needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High motivation to learn and ability to make data-driven decisions explaining return on investments to customers.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior experience using Salesforce or similar CRM.
• Sales internship or selling experience.
• Reliable transportation to travel within the designated 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, with some travel required.
• Assist senior sales representatives in sourcing, securing, and managing new and existing 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.

Skills

Listening skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data-driven decisions

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Salesforce CRM

Sales internship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in sales/marketing/business/communications

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• 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, with some travel required.
• Assist senior sales representatives in sourcing, securing, and managing new and existing 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 candidates with:

• 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 explaining return on investments to customers.
• Decision-making and problem-solving 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 based on geographic location and other factors.
• Potential participation in bonus, commission, or incentive programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

Training & Development

The role includes a comprehensive four-month Associate Development Program designed to provide sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge to prepare for a successful sales career.