Sales Associate Training Program – Entry-Level Launch

RR Donnelley; Cleveland (OH); 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

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RRD is hiring for an Associate Development Program in Cleveland, OH. This full-time, entry-level role includes a four-month training program to prepare you as a Sales Associate for RRD.

The July 2027 cohort in Cleveland offers hands-on experience in prospecting, cold calling, and managing customer relationships. The program emphasizes development through internal/external sales meetings and opportunities to grow within a dynamic, global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields with interest in sales.
• Excellent listening skills to understand customer needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High motivation to learn and make data-driven decisions for customers.
• Able to make decisions and solve problems.
• CRM experience (e.g. Salesforce) preferred.
• Sales internship or experience selling.
• Reliable transportation to visit clients within 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; travel may be required.
• Assist senior sales reps in sourcing, securing and managing business.
• Attend internal and external sales meetings.
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts and customers.
• Build a sales funnel for post-training assignment.
• Continue development via marketing and sales publications.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Motivation to learn

Decision making

Problem solving

CRM experience

Sales internship

Transportation to clients

Education

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

Job description

RRD is hiring for an Associate Development Program in Cleveland, OH. This full-time, entry-level role includes a four-month training program to prepare you as a Sales Associate for RRD.

The July 2027 cohort in Cleveland offers hands-on experience in prospecting, cold calling, and managing customer relationships. The program emphasizes development through internal/external sales meetings and opportunities to grow within a dynamic, global company.