Sales Associate Development Program (Madison Heights, MI)

RR Donnelley; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave and tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD Company in the Detroit area is seeking an Associate for Sales through a four-month Associate Development Program designed to prepare you as a Sales Associate for RRD. The ADP program provides sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge for a successful sales career and requires a February 2027 cohort in Madison Heights, MI.

You will learn prospecting, cold calling, account management, shadow senior reps, attend sales meetings, and build a post-training sales funnel while gaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication abilities.
• Motivation to learn and succeed in the sales field.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and explain ROI to customers.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation.
• Prospect and cold-call to build new accounts.
• Shadow sales representatives and assist in sourcing, securing, and managing business.
• Attend internal and external sales meetings and maintain relationships with accounts.
• Build a sales funnel for post-training assignments and participate in projects.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Strong communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Motivated to succeed in sales

CRM experience (Salesforce)

Sales internship or selling experience

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree (Preferred) in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

• Full-time
• Air Force MOS: 83R0:Recruiting Services
• Department: Associate Development Program
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Compensation: USD 50,000 - USD 60,000 - yearly

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

The 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: This role will work out of the Madison Heights, MI office. 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

Additional Information

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.

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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

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