Sales Development Program Associate
About The Position
Flexsteel’s Sales Development Program is a full-time, 18–24-month experience for early-career professionals interested in building a sales career. The program begins at Flexsteel’s Global Headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa, where associates gain broad business exposure, connect with key stakeholders—including executive leadership—and develop skills for a long-term career in sales. Associates complete a structured 6–9-month rotational curriculum across customer care, product development, sales operations and retail development, marketing, and finance and operations. They also work alongside Sales Representatives to support account growth, use market research and data to support customers, develop field sales support plans, complete core business projects, and prepare customer-focused reporting and analysis. Upon successful program completion, associates are promoted to a Sales Representative role in a market selected by Flexsteel, with relocation support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strong understanding of and commitment to customer focus.
- Ability to travel up to 50%–75%.
- Willingness to eventually relocate to a Flexsteel-selected market.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to work cross-functionally to develop effective, creative solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks through timely resolution.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete a structured 6–9-month rotational curriculum covering customer care, product development, sales operations and retail development, marketing, and finance and operations.
- Handle customer communication, process orders and warranty claims, and coordinate with other teams during the customer care rotation.
- Support new product launches and enhancements to existing product lines.
- Provide tools, training, and strategic support to internal and external sales teams.
- Learn about marketing initiatives and contribute to promotional and creative projects.
- Gain exposure to core business functions and strategic planning processes.
- Work alongside Flexsteel Sales Representatives to support account growth and drive results.
- Present market research and use data to influence and support customers.
- Develop and execute field sales support plans for a portfolio of accounts.
- Complete core projects in Sales, Marketing, or Product Development.
- Prepare and distribute customer-focused reporting and analysis.
- Participate in professional development focused on communication, time management, and business planning.
- Relocate upon successful completion of the program to a Flexsteel-selected market.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Relocation support upon successful completion of the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
