Sales Associate Development Program

RR Donnelley • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Associate - Sales position is a full-time, entry-level role with a comprehensive four-month Associate Development Program. The program provides sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge to prepare participants for a career as an RRD Sales Associate. Cohort start dates are required; in Houston, Texas, the available cohorts are February 2027 and July 2027.

Requirements

• 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; an interest in sales is preferred.
• Prior experience using a CRM, such as Salesforce.
• Sales internship or experience selling.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation.
• Learn and successfully 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 specific to 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, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverage
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employer and partner discounts
• Potential participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program, depending on the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level