Sales Associate Development Program

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.
Please note: The Associate Development Program has a required cohort start date. In Des Moines, IA, we are currently hiring for the February 2027 cohort.
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
Bachelor's degree (Preferred) in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields with an interest in sales
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
Prior experience using a CRM (e.g. Salesforce) (Preferred)
Sales internship or experience selling
Require reliable transportation method to get to and from clients within the designated territory

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No