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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sales Associate (IT Services and Consulting) - **Company:** RB Kansas LLC - **Location:** Skokie, IL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Software Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cb8a672c6c175c18 ## About the Role * Should have full-time MBA is highly preferred for this role. * Experience between 0 - 3 years. * Prior exposure to or basic knowledge of IT products, IT services, software solutions, or technology sales/business development. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. * Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. * Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM tools is a plus. * Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance and mentorship of senior sales professionals. Work Location & Travel * Hybrid work model with opportunities to work closely with senior leadership and sales teams. * Primary work locations: Houston, TX and Skokie, IL. * Candidates should be comfortable working from the office as required for training, collaboration, and client engagement. * Willingness to travel within the United States as required to support client meetings, business development activities, conferences, and industry events. ## Description Are you looking to build a rewarding career in technology sales and business development? We are seeking ambitious, energetic, and career-driven professionals to join our team as Sales / Business Development Executive Trainees / Sales Associate. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced sales leaders, gain hands-on exposure to IT products and services sales, and develop the skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will play a key role in supporting business development initiatives, generating new opportunities, and building strong client relationships while learning from seasoned professionals. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead Generation & Prospecting * Identify and research potential customers and target accounts. * Build, manage, and maintain a target account list. * Conduct outbound prospecting through email campaigns, phone calls, LinkedIn, and other social media channels. * Qualify leads and identify potential business opportunities. 2. Appointment Setting * Schedule meetings and discovery calls with prospective clients. * Follow up consistently with prospects to secure discussions, product demonstrations, and business meetings. * Coordinate meetings between prospects and senior sales leaders. 3. Sales Pipeline Management * Track leads and opportunities through various stages of the sales funnel. * Maintain accurate CRM records, sales reports, and activity tracking. * Assist in pipeline reviews, forecasting, and opportunity management. 4. Proposal & Sales Support * Collaborate with pre-sales, solution, and delivery teams to support sales pursuits. * Assist in preparing client presentations, proposals, RFP responses, and commercial documents. * Support the development of sales materials and customer-facing collateral.5. 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