Sales Associate Winter 2027

Bloomberg Industry Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Industry Group in Arlington, VA is seeking a Sales Associate to launch a high-performance sales career, engaging high-value prospects and building a foundation for future territory ownership. You will prospect by phone, email, and social media, qualify leads, and set qualified meetings.

The role rewards persistence, coachability, and a data-driven approach with clear opportunities for promotion into a commercial role.

Qualifications

• High-potential sales talent ready to grow.
• Curious and coachable with a willingness to learn.
• Resilient, resourceful, and able to handle challenging conversations.
• Relationship-driven with strong communication skills.
• Data-savvy and detail-oriented in approach.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales process & client engagement with strategic prospecting and outreach.
• Develop a sales foundation from initial prospecting to meetings and qualification.
• Drive strategy, adapt messaging based on market feedback and data.

Skills

Prospecting

Relationship building

Data-driven

Coachable

Resilient

Goal oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you competitive, ambitious, and ready to make an impact? We’re looking for a Sales Associate who thrives on challenges, loves solving problems, and wants a clear path to career growth in strategic sales. This role is your launchpad into a high-performance sales career—one where your drive and results will determine how fast you advance. As a Sales Associate, you’ll be on the front lines of our sales organization, identifying, engaging, and qualifying high-value prospects to set the foundation for long-term partnerships. You’ll sharpen your sales skills, build expertise in our markets, and position yourself for promotion into a commercial role, where you’ll own a territory and close deals. We move fast, set high standards, and reward top performers. If you’re looking for a place where you can push yourself, grow quickly, and be surrounded by other ambitious people, this is the role for you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the Sales Process & Client Engagement: Conduct strategic prospecting and outreach via phone, email, and social media to connect with key decision-makers. Research and identify high-potential leads, initiating valuable conversations that uncover their needs.
• Develop a Sales Foundation for Long-Term Growth: Gain hands-on experience managing the top of the sales funnel—from initial prospecting to setting qualified meetings and ensuring they hold. Master the fundamentals of consultative sales, prospecting, and relationship-building, preparing you to own a territory and close deals in the future.
• Drive Strategy & Adaptability Adapt messaging and sales strategies based on market feedback and performance data. Develop a growth mindset, consistently learning and refining your approach.

What we are looking for

• High-Potential Sales Talent Ready to Grow Competitive & Goal-Oriented: You have a track record of success—whether in academics, organizational involvement, sports, business, or other competitive environments.
• Curious & Coachable: You’re eager to learn and open to feedback, always looking for ways to improve.
• Resilient & Resourceful: You embrace challenges, think on your feet, and don’t back down from a tough conversation.
• Relationship-Driven: You enjoy engaging with people and can build rapport quickly.
• Data-Savvy & Detail-Oriented: You leverage insights to make smart decisions and stay organized.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework, preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a role with cold calling, outbound customer contact, lead generation or qualifying prospects, preferred.
• 1 year of experience within a quota-driven environment, preferred.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $60,000.00 You will also participate in the Sales Incentive Program, which pays out incentives based on exceeding sales targets. During the interview process, our hiring team will discuss the compensation elements that make up the on-target earnings for this role, including how to maximize your earnings in this position.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Bloomberg Industry Group maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Industry Group’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (“Protected Characteristic”). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics (“Discrimination”). Bloomberg Industry Group, an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P., is a leading source of legal, tax, regulatory, government, and business information for professionals.