Sales Associate Development Program
RRD, Laurel, MD, United States
Overview
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 a trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. RRD serves 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and employs 32,000 people across 28 countries.
Job Description
The Sales Associate position is a full-time, entry-level role that offers a comprehensive four-month Sales training program (Associate Development Program) designed to prepare you as a Sales Associate for RRD. The program provides you with the necessary sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge to ensure a successful career as a Sales Associate. Please note: This role has a required program start date of July 2026.
Responsibilities Understand and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation.
Learn and execute the arts of prospecting and cold calling to build new accounts.
Shadow sales representatives (some travel required).
Assist senior sales representatives in 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 to the post-training assignment.
Continue development opportunities through marketing and sales publications to increase 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; ability to 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.
Reliable transportation to get to and from clients within the designated territory.
Additional Information & Benefits
RRD's current salary range for this role is $50,000 to $60,000 per year. The salary range may be adjusted based on geographic location and may change in the future. Total compensation may include bonuses, commissions, or incentive programs. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and other voluntary coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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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 a trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. RRD serves 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and employs 32,000 people across 28 countries.
Job Description
The Sales Associate position is a full-time, entry-level role that offers a comprehensive four-month Sales training program (Associate Development Program) designed to prepare you as a Sales Associate for RRD. The program provides you with the necessary sales strategies, practices, and industry knowledge to ensure a successful career as a Sales Associate. Please note: This role has a required program start date of July 2026.
Responsibilities Understand and perform RRD's sales steps through training and observation.
Learn and execute the arts of prospecting and cold calling to build new accounts.
Shadow sales representatives (some travel required).
Assist senior sales representatives in 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 to the post-training assignment.
Continue development opportunities through marketing and sales publications to increase 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; ability to 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.
Reliable transportation to get to and from clients within the designated territory.
Additional Information & Benefits
RRD's current salary range for this role is $50,000 to $60,000 per year. The salary range may be adjusted based on geographic location and may change in the future. Total compensation may include bonuses, commissions, or incentive programs. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and other voluntary coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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