Sales Development Associate - Training Program (Hybrid)

RRD; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD in Detroit, MI, is hiring an Associate - Sales for a four-month training program designed to prepare you as a Sales Associate. This entry-level role offers a pathway to develop skills in prospecting, cold calling, and building a client base, with some travel and a hybrid office option in Madison Heights, MI.

The program starts July 2027 and requires a bachelor's degree (preferred) with strong communication and a drive to succeed in sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a sales-related field.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong drive to learn and succeed in sales; able to explain ROI.

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 and assist with sourcing and managing business.
• Attend internal and external sales meetings.
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts and customers.
• Build a sales funnel for post-training assignment.
• Participate in additional projects and development opportunities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Excellent listening

Strong communication

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Motivated for sales

CRM experience

Sales internship

Transportation to clients

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

RRD in Detroit, MI, is hiring an Associate - Sales for a four-month training program designed to prepare you as a Sales Associate. This entry-level role offers a pathway to develop skills in prospecting, cold calling, and building a client base, with some travel and a hybrid office option in Madison Heights, MI.

The program starts July 2027 and requires a bachelor's degree (preferred) with strong communication and a drive to succeed in sales.