Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our world class sales and sales support teams work directly with businesses of all sizes to offer products and services to meet our customers’ unique needs. We are committed to understanding our customers and use best-in-class sales tools and technology to find the best solutions. We’re constantly discovering new ways to reach our goals, taking time to develop our skills and investing in our career growth, so we can enjoy lucrative opportunities and grow our careers both within and beyond sales.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will work with your Sales Manager to develop Facility Supplies (Jan/San) sales strategies for your assigned territory/market
• You will train and coach general line sales representatives on Facility products, processes, and buyers to increase their ability to access, persuade and close Facilities business
• Conduct joint sales calls with sales reps to assist them in closing the sale
• Participate in current account business reviews to introduce Facility Supplies and increase revenue while adding value to the account
• Provide expertise and input to the corporate-wide Facility Supplies program regarding product selection, training, and issue resolution
• Achieve jan/san – break room – safety revenue and gross margin targets in defined market
• Achieve retention and penetration of jan/san – break room – safety targets in existing OP accounts and new Facility accounts

What you bring to the table:

• Highly driven, competitive, results-oriented person that leverages your communication and persuasion skills to strategize, grow, and close complex Facility opportunities
• Ability to interface at the most senior levels at a customer site
• Strong performance in an environment that requires adaptability to change
• Strong presentation skills
• Self-starter, results oriented
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with strong administrative follow-up and follow-through
• Strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 4+ years of outside sales experience

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Thorough knowledge of Jan/San products and services
• Training and/or demonstration experience, both internal and end-user strongly preferred

We Offer:

• Base salary with commissions
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.