Sales Associate Development Program

Sales Associate Development Program

Company Description : RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description : 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 Minneapolis, MN, we are currently hiring for the February 2026 and July 2026 cohorts. 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 Qualifications 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