Inside Sales Technology Specialist, Quill
Lincolnshire, Illinois, États-Unis
- 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
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- Compensation & Incentives
- Competitive pay + bonuses
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- Paid Time Off
- Vacation & Sickness including 8 Paid Holidays
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- Wellness Programs
- Physical and mental wellness programs
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- Work-Life Balance
- Healthy work-life balance
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- Discounts
- Enjoy online and retail discounts
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- 401(k) Matching
- Company match 401(k) plan
Inside Sales Technology Specialist, Quill
Lincolnshire, Illinois, États-Unis
Faire une demandeJoin a team that powers everyday impact.
As an Inside Sales Technology Specialist for Quill, you will be a trusted category resource for customers and internal sales partners, helping businesses identify the right products and solutions to meet their needs. In this role, you will support new and existing customers, manage multiple lead channels, build opportunity pipeline, and help Quill win profitable business through strong follow-up, product knowledge, and a customer-first approach. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys consultative selling, problem solving, and partnering across teams to create a positive customer experience.
What you’ll be doing
- Partner with Account Managers and Key Account Managers to support high-value customers and secure one-time and recurring projects.
- Manage inbound and assigned sales opportunities across multiple lead channels, including web inquiries, customer chats, phone leads, and internally generated leads.
- Manage opportunity pipeline, moving deals forward while delivering a positive customer experience.
- Collaborate with sales teams, merchants, vendors, and internal business units to develop transactional and solution-based sales opportunities.
- Meet or exceed sales, margin, activity, and conversion expectations within approved margin guidelines.
- Support customers by serving as a category expert and recommending products and services aligned to their business needs.
- Grow share of wallet by identifying opportunities to consolidate business from other vendors and strengthen customer relationships.
- Keep current clients satisfied through timely follow-up, strong relationship building, and exceptional service.
- Effectively use CRM tools to track activity, capture customer information, and maintain accurate opportunity notes.
- Participate in team meetings, department training, coaching sessions, and ongoing development opportunities.
What you bring to the table
- Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and focus to stay productive in a fast-paced sales environment
- Self-motivation and the ability to stay directed, organized, and accountable with limited day-to-day oversight.
- Strong prioritization skills, including knowing what needs attention first, when to act quickly, and when to involve others.
- Comfort balancing multiple lead channels, customer requests, and internal priorities while keeping opportunities moving.
- Clear, confident communication with merchants, internal partners, external customers, and sales teammates.
- Curiosity and confidence asking thoughtful questions to understand customer needs and identify the right next step.
- A customer-first mindset with the ability to make sound decisions quickly while creating a positive experience.
- Resilience, adaptability, and composure when managing changing priorities, or shifting customer needs.
- Strong organization and follow-through to maintain accurate notes, manage pipeline activity, and support timely decisions.
- Positive team contribution through collaboration, shared best practices, and a willingness to learn and improve.
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications
- 1+ year of sales, customer service, or equivalent customer-facing experience.
What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of category-specific products or services, such as Technology or Large Volume Quotes.
- Experience with virtual selling, prospecting, or consultative customer conversations.
- Experience developing or converting sales pipeline.
We Offer
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
- 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
- Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
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.
Chez Staples, « inclusion » est un mot d'action. Il représente ce que nous faisons pour garantir que tous les employés se sentent valorisés et soutenus afin de contribuer à leur plein potentiel. Lorsque nous opérons de manière inclusive, la diversité suit naturellement. C'est pourquoi nous travaillons dur pour favoriser une culture inclusive, car nous recherchons des employés ayant des perspectives uniques et variées et des domaines d'expertise divers. Le résultat est un meilleur environnement de travail et une réflexion innovante qui nous aide à dépasser les attentes de nos clients – grâce à la force des personnes derrière notre marque emblématique.
Staples est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, statut de vétéran protégé, handicap ou toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.
Success Profile
What makes a great sales representative at Staples? Take a look and see how you match up.
- Collaborative
- 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.
Career Path
There are plenty of places to take your career at Staples.
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Starting roles
- Inside Sales Business Development Specialist
- Category Specialist (Furniture, Technology or Print)
- Site Development / Reactivation Specialist
- Inside Sales Account Manager
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Mid-level roles
- Key Account Manager
- Field Sales
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Manager roles
- Inside Sales Team Manager
- Sr. Team Manager
- Field Sales Manager
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