Associate Sales Consultant - Irvine, CA
TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and midsize businesses. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Open to candidates at all experience levels, including recent college graduates
- 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
- Internship experience, customer-facing roles, sales exposure, or business experience is a plus but not required
- Familiarity with CRM or sales tools is beneficial but not required
Benefits
- Eligibility for bonuses under TriNet’s corporate bonus plan
- 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
- 6 days hybrid flexibility per month (after first 90 days)
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