Associate Sales Consultant - Denver, CO

Associate Sales Consultant

Emerging Talent Opportunity

Are you interested in launching a career in sales? Are you interested in being mentored and coached by exceptional sales leaders? Are you interested in a structured sales development program that will build the foundation for your future success?

The Associate Sales Consultant role is an entry-level opportunity designed for individuals who want hands-on exposure to a consultative sales environment while learning from experienced sales leaders.

In this role, you will support Sales Consultants throughout the sales cycle while developing foundational skills in business communication, client engagement, sales strategy, and prospecting. You will receive structured training, ongoing coaching, and mentorship, with clear pathways for growth into advanced sales or field roles over time.

This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who are curious, motivated, and eager to build a long-term career in sales.

This position has two cohort start dates available: January 2027 and July 2027. Candidates selected for this opportunity will join one of these two onboarding cohorts.

Sales & Business Development

  • Develop a strong understanding of TriNet's products, services, and value proposition for small and midsize businesses
  • Support Sales Consultants throughout the sales process, including client engagement and follow-up
  • Conduct account and market research to identify potential clients, decision makers, and business needs
  • Assist with preparing customized presentations, proposals, and client materials

Client & Partner Engagement

  • Participate in sales meetings and prospect conversations via phone, email, video, and in-person interactions
  • Draft professional follow-up communications and help coordinate meetings using Outlook and Microsoft Teams
  • Build confidence communicating with business leaders and internal stakeholders

Tools, Training & Professional Development

  • Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading sales tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Gong, and Highspot
  • Participate in structured onboarding, sales training, and professional development sessions
  • Receive coaching and mentorship from experienced sales professionals
  • Learn how to manage priorities, timelines, and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Operational Excellence

  • Maintain accurate and timely updates in Salesforce CRM
  • Ensure administrative and sales support tasks are completed with attention to detail and consistency
  • Uphold TriNet's values, policies, and commitment to ethical and inclusive business practices

Career Growth

The Associate Sales Consultant role is designed as a stepping stone into future sales opportunities at TriNet. Successful Associates may progress into roles such as Field Sales Consultants, based on performance, business needs, and individual career goals. Candidates should be open to relocation for future field sales opportunities as part of long-term career growth.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Open to candidates at all experience levels, including recent college graduates
  • Internship experience, customer-facing roles, sales exposure, or business experience is a plus but not required

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build rapport and establish trust with others
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Comfortable learning new tools and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM or sales tools is beneficial but not required

Travel

Up to 15%

Work Environment

  • Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits

The preferred location for this role is Denver, CO, and the salary range for this location is $30.29 ($63,000.00) to $40.38 ($84,000.00). All qualified external applicants will be considered for an in-office role, based in Denver. All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and consider relocation to Denver and may be considered for remote hire at the company's discretion. The candidate's final salary offer will be based on the candidate's skills, education, work location and experience.

A candidate's compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet's corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.

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