Sales Associate Winter 2027
Bloomberg Open · verified Oct 25, 2026 At a glance
Junior Account Executive role at Bloomberg. Arlington · full-time · $60,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Find promising prospects and reach decision-makers by phone, email and social media
- Research leads, start conversations to learn what they need, and arrange qualified sales meetings
- Keep meetings on track after booking them, supporting the early stages of the sales funnel
- Adjust outreach and sales messaging as market responses and performance results come in
- Build prospecting, consultative selling and relationship skills ahead of a future territory role
What you bring
- You have a record of achievement in a competitive setting, such as sports, academics or work
- You are open to coaching and use feedback to improve your approach
- You can build rapport, stay composed in difficult conversations and make decisions using data
- A bachelor's degree with relevant coursework is preferred, as is a year in outbound prospecting or quota-based work
Who this fits
This junior sales role suits someone who wants to develop prospecting skills and progress toward a commercial role with territory ownership and deal closing. The stated base compensation is $60,000 per year, with additional incentives tied to exceeding sales targets.
From the employer
As a Sales Associate, you’ll be on the front lines of our sales organization, identifying, engaging, and qualifying high-value prospects to set the foundation for long-term partnerships. You’ll sharpen your sales skills, build expertise in our markets, and position yourself for promotion into a commercial role, where you’ll own a territory and close deals.
We move fast, set high standards, and reward top performers. If you’re looking for a place where you can push yourself, grow quickly, and be surrounded by other ambitious people, this is the role for you.
Primary Responsibilities:
Own the Sales Process & Client Engagement:
- Conduct strategic prospecting and outreach via phone, email, and social media to connect with key decision-makers.
- Research and identify high-potential leads, initiating valuable conversations that uncover their needs.
Develop a Sales Foundation for Long-Term Growth:
- Gain hands-on experience managing the top of the sales funnel—from initial prospecting to setting qualified meetings and ensuring they hold.
- Master the fundamentals of consultative sales, prospecting, and relationship-building, preparing you to own a territory and close deals in the future.
Drive Strategy & Adaptability
- Adapt messaging and sales strategies based on market feedback and performance data.
- Develop a growth mindset, consistently learning and refining your approach.
What we are looking for:
- High-Potential Sales Talent Ready to Grow
- Competitive & Goal-Oriented: You have a track record of success—whether in academics, organizational involvement, sports, business, or other competitive environments.
- Curious & Coachable: You’re eager to learn and open to feedback, always looking for ways to improve.
- Resilient & Resourceful: You embrace challenges, think on your feet, and don’t back down from a tough conversation.
- Relationship-Driven: You enjoy engaging with people and can build rapport quickly.
- Data-Savvy & Detail-Oriented: You leverage insights to make smart decisions and stay organized.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework, preferred.
- 1 year of experience in a role with cold calling, outbound customer contact, lead generation or qualifying prospects, preferred.
- 1 year of experience within a quota-driven environment, preferred.
Compensation Range:
$60,000.00You will also participate in the Sales Incentive Program, which pays out incentives based on exceeding sales targets. During the interview process, our hiring team will discuss the compensation elements that make up the on-target earnings for this role, including how to maximize your earnings in this position.
Equal Opportunity
Bloomberg Industry Group maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Industry Group’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (“Protected Characteristic”). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics (“Discrimination”).
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