Sales Associate Development Program (Madison Heights, MI)
RR Donnelley•Detroit, MI
•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Associate - Sales position is a full-time, entry-level role with a comprehensive four-month Associate Development Program (ADP) that prepares participants for a career as a Sales Associate at RRD. The program provides sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge. The position is based in RRD’s Madison Heights, Michigan office, and the listed hiring cohort begins in February 2027.
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.
- Drive and motivation to succeed in sales.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employer and partner discounts
- Depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program may be included in total compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
