Sales Associate Development Program

RR Donnelley•Kansas City, MO

9h•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate - Sales position is a full-time, entry level role that offers a comprehensive four-month training program (Associate Development Program) designed to prepare you as a Sales Associate for RRD. The ADP program is designed to provide you with the necessary sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge to ensure a successful career as a Sales Associate.

Requirements

Excellent listening skills to understand customer needs
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
High motivation to learn
Make data-driven decisions and explain the return on investments to customers
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Driven, and motivated to succeed in the sales field
Require reliable transportation method to get to and from clients within the designated territory

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (Preferred) in sales, marketing, business, communications, economics, or related fields with an interest in sales
Prior experience using a CRM (e.g. Salesforce) (Preferred)
Sales internship or experience selling

Responsibilities

Understand and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation
Learn and successfully execute the arts of prospecting and cold calling to build new accounts
Shadow sales representatives (some travel required)
Assist senior sales representatives in everyday functions such as sourcing, securing and managing business, both new and existing
Attend internal and external sales meetings
Maintain relationships with existing accounts and customers
Build a sales funnel specific for your post-training assignment
Continued development opportunities through marketing and sales publications to increase your understanding of the sales industry
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned