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Customer Acquisition & Retention Specialist (Sales)

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

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  • Full time
  • Remote
  • $22.75-$27.00/hour, plus incentive opportunity

Join a team that powers everyday impact.

At Quill, a proud member of the Staples family of brands, we help businesses thrive by delivering essential products, smart solutions, and award-winning customer support. From paper and print to tech and custom services, we provide what teams need to get work done—seamlessly and affordably.

When you join Quill, you’re not just supporting customers—you’re part of a company where every workday is an opportunity to make a difference.

Total Rewards

  • Compensation & Incentives
    Competitive pay + bonuses
  • Paid Time Off
    Vacation & Sickness including 8 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs
    Physical and mental wellness programs
  • Work-Life Balance
    Healthy work-life balance
  • Discounts
    Enjoy online and retail discounts
  • 401(k) Matching
    Company match 401(k) plan

Customer Acquisition & Retention Specialist (Sales)

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

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Remote/On-site On-site Job ID 71400 Category Sales & Sales Support Date posted 07/02/2026 Pay Range $22.75-$27.00/hour, plus incentive opportunity

Join Quill, a valuable part of the Staples family of brands, as an Inside Sales Representative focused on reactivating and growing existing customers.

You’ll work 100% company-provided customer contacts, engaging customers who already have a relationship with Quill but haven’t ordered recently. Your role is to reconnect, drive new orders, and expand revenue within enterprise accounts.

This is a strong opportunity for:

  • Recent graduates starting a sales career
  • Early-career professionals building sales experience
  • Experienced sellers looking for structured pipeline and earning potential
  • Career transition from customer service, or other customer-facing roles with desire to move into a sales career

What you’ll be doing:

  • Make high-volume outbound calls to inactive customers (7+ months)
  • Re-engage and convert non-ordering locations within existing accounts
  • Prospect additional locations tied to enterprise customers
  • Handle inbound calls and convert inquiries into sales
  • Identify customer needs and recommend solutions
  • Negotiate pricing and generate quotes
  • Use customer data to identify upsell opportunities
  • Meet or exceed monthly activity and sales targets
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline activity
  • Collaborate with Account Managers and internal sales teams

What you bring to the table:

  • Motivation to hit goals and earn commission
  • Curious and willing to ask questions
  • Resilient and persistent when handling rejection
  • Comfort with high-volume outbound calling
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Ability to quickly identify customer needs
  • Strong organization and multitasking ability
  • Resilience and positive mindset
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in sales

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 6+ months of sales or related customer-facing experience OR recent college graduate with interest in sales
  • Comfortable making outbound calls daily
  • Ability to work 4 days onsite in Lincolnshire, IL
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years B2B sales or B2B service experience
  • Experience meeting sales or productivity goals (metrics / KPIs)
  • Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce or similar)
  • Ability to work onsite at our Lincolnshire, IL location at least 4 days per week

Note: This position is a minimum of 4 days in the office at our Lincolnshire, IL location with flexibility for remote work on Fridays. 

$22.75/hour - $27.00/hour, plus incentive opportunity


The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting.The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, business considerations, geography, and internal equity.Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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What makes a great sales representative at Staples? Take a look and see how you match up.

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  • Entrepreneurial
  • Adaptable
  • Problem-solver
  • Results-driven
  • Team player

Our Culture

At Quill, we’re totally obsessed with our customers. Whether it’s tracking down that new favorite pen, offering instant savings, or making someone’s day with unexpected rewards, we take pride in being the team that helps businesses win. We believe in anticipating needs, delivering expert service with a personal touch, and making every interaction feel real — because it is. Cross-team collaboration is our office standard, because delivering for our customers starts with delivering for each other. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, meet challenges head-on, and serve the next generation of business owners, there's only one thing missing at Quill: That’s you.

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Career Path

There are plenty of places to take your career at Staples.

  • Starting roles

    • Inside Sales Business Development Specialist
    • Category Specialist (Furniture, Technology or Print)
    • Site Development / Reactivation Specialist
    • Inside Sales Account Manager
  • Mid-level roles

    • Key Account Manager
    • Field Sales
  • Manager roles

    • Inside Sales Team Manager
    • Sr. Team Manager
    • Field Sales Manager

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