Sales Associate Development Program

HTU; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Tuition assistance and employer/partn​

Job summary

HTU in Raleigh, NC is seeking an entry-level Sales Associate through our four-month Associate Development Program to launch a career in sales. You will learn and apply sales steps, prospecting, and CRM routines while shadowing seasoned representatives and traveling as required.

The program covers sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge designed to prepare you to build a sales funnel, support sourcing and managing new and existing business, and participate in internal and external

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 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.

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 & verbal communication

Motivation & adaptability

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Sales internship experience

Tools

Salesforce

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.