Sales Associate – Development Program

RR Donnelley

. Complete RRD's four-month Associate Development Program training .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen through effective prospecting, cold calling, and relationship management. Proficient in utilizing CRM tools like Salesforce to drive data-informed decisions and enhance customer engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Sales, Marketing, Business, Communications, Packaging, EconomicsCRM Experience (Salesforce)Sales Internship Or Experience SellingExcellent Listening SkillsStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

High Motivation To LearnAbility To Make Data-Driven DecisionsProblem-Solving SkillsDriven And Motivated To Succeed In Sales

Industry Keywords

Sales StepsProspectingCold CallingSales FunnelCustomer Relationship ManagementSales MeetingsAccount ManagementReturn On InvestmentTravel RequirementsGrand Rapids, MI

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete RRD's four-month Associate Development Program training
Learn and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation
Prospect and cold call to build new accounts
Shadow sales representatives, with some travel 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 sales-industry knowledge through marketing and sales publications
Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields (Preferred)
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
Driven and motivated to succeed in sales
Prior experience using a CRM, such as Salesforce (Preferred)
Sales internship or experience selling
Reliable transportation to and from clients within the designated territory
Must live in Grand Rapids, MI
Successful completion of a pre-employment background screen and drug screen
Some travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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/partner discounts
Bonus, commission, or incentive program participation may be available
Continued development opportunities through marketing and sales publications