Sales Associate Development Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Cagayan State University invites recent graduates to join its sales team as an entry-level role focused on training and developing core sales skills. You will learn and execute prospecting, shadow seasoned reps, and support sourcing and managing new business while traveling within the designated territory.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong communication, and relationship-building with existing accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields with an interest in sales.
• Strong listening and communication skills as core competencies.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and explain ROI to customers.
• Self-motivated with drive to succeed in sales.
• Experience using a CRM such as Salesforce is 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 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

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data-driven decisions

Decision making

Sales internship

CRM Salesforce

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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 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