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Google opens Americas Sales Associate Program

Google has announced that applications are now open for its Americas Sales Associate Program (ASAP), an early-career rotational program aimed at developing future sales and analytics professionals.

The program is designed for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in sales, leadership, and problem-solving while working alongside Google’s large customer sales teams across the United States.ASAP offers two career tracks: Account Manager Associate and Analytical Lead Associate. Both options provide participants an overview of various industries, clients, and advertising solutions while being part of one of the world's largest technology companies.Building Early Career Impact at GoogleParticipants in the program rotate through numerous teams to acquire practical skills while making an impact with real clients. For Ansh, a current ASAP Googler on the Analytical Lead track, the program served as a catalyst for career growth early in his career.In his role, Ansh partners with global brands to drive business growth by leveraging Google's advertising platforms.

He focuses on analytics-driven insights: "Leveraging analytics to influence advertising strategies and help our customers achieve their business objectives." Beyond professional development, he emphasizes the program's culture of collaboration: "The sense of community has been one of the most significant impacts on my experience here at Google.Program Tracks and LocationsThe Account Manager Associates function as an interim role for those who work with the Google advertising sales teams located in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Playa Vista, and other locations globally to design and deliver an ad strategy along with internal stakeholders and clients.Analytical Lead Associates in Chicago provide support to sales teams in the delivery of analytical insights in the form of recommendations to customers to help them reach certain business objectives.Once they have completed two to more rotations, associates have the opportunity to apply for full-time jobs that will allow them to work as Account Managers, Analytical Leads, and in other careers that are available at Google.Eligibility and Location RequirementsEligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Citizenship within the U.S. is not necessarily required, though individuals must be residing within the U.S. or willing to relocate to one of the Google offices that have been designated during the duration of the program. There might be limitations on visa sponsorship, so it’s best to review the official job postings.Mentorship and Professional DevelopmentParticipants of ASAP are given support from a group of mentors, peers, and advisors through a structural system. Associates mainly have three to four mentors, who offer advice on daily, as well as long-term, career objectives and professional development.