Sales Associate: Entry-Level with Training Path

RR Donnelley & Sons; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons, based in Macedonia, OH, is seeking a motivated Associate for its four-month Associate Development Program (ADP). The program trains you in sales strategies, prospecting, and industry knowledge to build a solid foundation for a career as a Sales Associate.

The February 2027 cohort will prepare you to support senior reps, manage client relationships, and participate in internal/external meetings while developing a strong sales funnel and account management skills.

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

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

Skills

Excellent listening

Strong communication

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Motivated to succeed in sales

Sales internship or selling experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (Preferred) in sales/marketing/business

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons, based in Macedonia, OH, is seeking a motivated Associate for its four-month Associate Development Program (ADP). The program trains you in sales strategies, prospecting, and industry knowledge to build a solid foundation for a career as a Sales Associate.

The February 2027 cohort will prepare you to support senior reps, manage client relationships, and participate in internal/external meetings while developing a strong sales funnel and account management skills.