Sales Associate Development Program

RR Donnelley•Houston, TX

2d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Associate - Sales position is a full-time, entry-level role with a four-month Associate Development Program designed to prepare participants for a career as a Sales Associate at RRD. The program provides training in sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge. In Houston, Texas, the current cohort start dates are February 2027 and July 2027. The role involves learning RRD’s sales process through training and observation, developing prospecting and cold-calling skills, shadowing sales representatives, and assisting senior representatives with new and existing business. Associates attend sales meetings, maintain customer relationships, and build a sales funnel for their post-training assignment. Continued learning is supported through marketing and sales publications. The stated salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 per year. Compensation may vary based on factors including education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. Depending on the role, compensation may also include a bonus, commission, or incentive program. RRD offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, employer/partner discounts, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverage. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check and drug screen.

Requirements

Interest in sales.
Excellent listening skills to understand customer needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High motivation to learn.
Ability to make data-driven decisions and explain return on investment to customers.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
Driven and motivated to succeed in the sales field.
Reliable transportation to travel to and from clients within the designated territory.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or a related field.
Prior experience using a CRM, such as Salesforce.
Sales internship or experience selling.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform RRD’s sales steps through training and observation.
Learn and execute prospecting and cold calling to build new accounts.
Shadow sales representatives; some travel is required.
Assist senior sales representatives with sourcing, securing, and managing new and existing business.
Attend internal and external sales meetings.
Maintain relationships with existing accounts and customers.
Build a sales funnel for the post-training assignment.
Continue developing industry knowledge through marketing and sales publications.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.