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Sales Development Executive

RR Donnelley Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
Hybrid Pittsburgh Full-time Mid-level Sales Development

At a glance

Mid-level Sales Development role at RR Donnelley. Pittsburgh · full-time · $50,000–$150,000 base.

SalaryStated by RR Donnelley
$50,000 – $150,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSales Development
SeniorityMid-level
LocationPittsburgh
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$50,000–$150,000
PostedSep 9, 2026 · 12d ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Create leads, make daily cold calls, and build relationships that turn prospects into repeat customers
  • Visit important existing and prospective customers, uncover their needs, and recommend suitable products or services
  • Handle complex inquiries, negotiate permitted pricing and delivery terms, and close orders against revenue goals
  • Set and adjust customer sales plans, then organize your weekly activity around those objectives
  • Keep Salesforce forecasts accurate while sharing customer feedback, competitor information, and leads internally

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in a discipline connected to the work, plus at least three years in sales
  • You can present to C-level and senior executives and communicate clearly in writing and conversation
  • You understand the selling cycle and can consistently make cold calls each day
  • You can use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Salesforce.com for sales work and recordkeeping

Who this fits

This role suits a mid-level salesperson who can prospect independently, manage customer plans, negotiate within defined authority, and coach less experienced representatives. The job is hybrid in Pittsburgh and includes presenting to senior executives, frequent customer contact, and ongoing product training. Commercial print or direct mail experience can help but is not required. Employment offers depend on completing a background check and drug screen.

From the employer

RRD provides marketing, packaging, print, and business services to the world’s most respected brands. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics, and expertise fuel organizational decision-making from strategy through execution, delivering sustainable solutions with the lowest possible environmental impact. Global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.

Promotes and sells the organization's products and services surrounding Commercial Print, Packaging, Labels and Direct Mail products line, or list of new and existing customer accounts to achieve significant sales targets. Develop revenue generation through the creation of sales leads, initiation of prospect calls, and establishment of ongoing rapport with existing and potential customers. Accountable for increasing sales/client ratio and expanding customer base. Owns a record of sales achievement.

Responsibilities:

  • Pursue sales leads; visit existing and new customers who may be of strategic importance to the organization.
  • Assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products and services.
  • Respond to more complex customer inquiries; negotiate prices and delivery times within limits of authority, and conclude sales orders to meet revenue targets.
  • Identify, research, and contact prospective customers and build positive relationships to generate future sales and repeat business.
  • Refer sales leads, customer feedback, and information on competitor activity to appropriate contacts within the organization so they can respond to changing market conditions and customer demands.
  • Develop long-term sales plans for key customers, monitor, and adapt sales activities to meet objectives.
  • Establish annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly sales plans and prioritize and schedule your own activities so these targets are met.
  • Coach and mentor less experienced sales representatives to achieve their sales targets.
  • Recommend to clients additional solutions and services the company provides, highlighting the advantages of the product or service, utilizing internal tools and resources as needed.
  • Partners with internal resources to execute targeted deliverables within a timely manner.
  • Provide extraordinary internal and external customer service throughout the sales process.
  • Forecast accurately and maintain the system of record in Salesforce.com.
  • Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to function of work 3 years of relevant work experience in sales.
  • Commercial print or direct mail experience is desired but not strictly required.
  • Ability to present to C-Level and Senior Management Executives, excellent written & verbal communication skills required.
  • Must be able consistently to identify critical elements, variables, and alternatives to develop solutions.
  • Must be able to organize/prioritize existing resources and incorporate new information, as needed, to implement the most effective solutions.
  • Able to communicate with people from all levels of the organization or with those who may be associated with the organization in order to negotiate outcomes, convey information or system requirements, and/or offer up solutions to problems.
  • Actively participate in relevant job skills training and development activities.
  • Desire to be a continuous learner of RRD's products & services.
  • Clear knowledge of the selling cycle with the ability to make cold calls on a daily basis.
  • Familiar with standard software such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

For at least the first 6 months in this role at RRD, a non-recoverable draw is expected to be between $50,000 - $150,000 per year. After this period, the draw may change or decrease over time with unlimited commission potential. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based on factors such as education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and geographic location. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

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