Sales Development Program Associate

Flexsteel • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

Flexsteel’s Sales Development Program is a full-time, 18–24-month experience for early-career professionals, beginning at the company’s Global Headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Associates gain broad business exposure, work with key stakeholders including executive leadership, receive one-on-one mentorship, and develop skills for a long-term sales career. The program includes a structured 6–9-month rotational curriculum across customer care, product development, sales operations and retail development, marketing, and finance and operations. Associates also work alongside Sales Representatives to support account growth, apply market research and data, and contribute to customer and sales initiatives. After successfully completing the program, participants are prepared to move into a Sales Representative role in a market anywhere in the United States. Flexsteel supports relocation for this transition.

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-chosen 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

• Complete the structured 6–9-month rotational curriculum across customer care, product development, sales operations and retail development, marketing, and finance and operations.
• Handle customer communications, 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 and promotion to a Sales Representative role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One-on-one mentorship.
• Relocation support upon successful completion of the program.

What This Job Offers

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