Sr. Sales Executive

RRD Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD in Chicago seeks a Sr. Sales Executive to drive revenue across media, marketing, and advertising solutions. You will lead consultative sales with a focus on building lasting partnerships with Agencies, Franchises, and Fortune-level clients.

This role requires deep product knowledge, industry trend awareness, and the ability to develop strategic plans, forecast effectively, and mentor junior sellers while expanding existing accounts and winning new business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years in a quota-carrying sales role with a proven quota attainment.
• Media sales experience, with preference for Agencies and Franchises.
• Experience selling into Telecom, Financial Services, or Consumer Services verticals.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strategic, consultative sales process to engage clients across products, services, and solutions.
• Build client partnerships and custom sales strategies by understanding customer business models.
• Collaborate with internal product sales experts to architect end-to-end solutions.
• Travel as required to conduct client meetings and present tailored strategies.
• Maintain and expand existing accounts via strategic account management.
• Provide accurate sales pipeline reports and revenue forecasting.

Skills

Quota attainment

Sales leadership

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job 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 Sr. Sales Executive is the principal representative of RRD responsible for understanding and representing the products, services, and solutions it provides to clients. The role is to recognize revenue opportunities and turn leads into long-lasting partnerships. A Sr. Sales Executive is responsible for promoting sales in creative and effective ways through a sophisticated consultative process with clients. The position requires product knowledge, an understanding of industry trends, and ability to develop strategic plans with a high level of planning and foresight to maximize sales and revenue from existing clients as well as new clients and prospects. In the position you will act as a subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced sellers.

New Business Development & Strategic Sales (60%)

• Establish a strategic, consultative sales process to engage prospective and existing clients across company products, services, and solutions.
• Build strong client partnerships and custom sales strategies by developing a deep understanding of customer business models and marketing/advertising initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal RRD product sales experts to architect and propose optimized, end-to-end customer solutions.
• Travel as required to conduct client meetings and present tailored sales strategies.

Account Management & Client Retention (30%)

• Maintain and expand existing customer accounts by delivering comprehensive strategic account management.
• Research, leverage, and tailor market data and commercial insights to consult clients and execute solution selling.
• Serve as the primary point of contact to ensure seamless implementation and prompt resolution of client concerns.
• Reporting & Forecasting (10%)

  • Provide accurate, timely sales pipeline reports and revenue forecasting as required by leadership.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years in a quota-carrying sales role with a demonstrated track record of quota attainment.
  • Domain Experience: Media sales experience required; experience selling directly to Agencies and Franchises preferred.
  • Preferred Industry Focus: Prior experience selling into Telecom, Financial Services, or Consumer Services verticals.

Job Knowledge & Required Skills

• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of print products, media solutions, and relevant industry trends.
• Preferred Experience: Directly with Telecom, Financial, and/or Consumer Services experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace applications.
• Sales Competencies: Proven ability to consult, influence, and educate C-suite/key stakeholders to close business.
• Problem Solving & Communication: Advanced written and verbal communication skills with strong independent problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.

Additional Information

This role is salary plus incentive program eligible and the current RRD salary range is $100,000 to $150,000 per 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.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.