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:

• Responsible for the aggressive pursuit and growth of new business at targeted enterprise Vertical Market opportunities across the United States. 
• Consultative engagement with prospects through diligent and thorough research, demonstrating knowledge of prospective customers’ industries (Healthcare, Strategic Accounts, Building Service Contractors, or other Key Vertical Markets) and specific business issues and challenges facing them. 
• Execute business development sales strategies to move targeted prospects to active opportunities, while positioning Staples Facility Solutions as the preferred solution for decision makers and influencers of target opportunities. 
• Actively engage networking contacts, professional affiliations, industry groups, trade shows, etc., and other lead sources as required.
• Build an internal and external network that enables client success and identifies new target clients, following through on leads from a variety of sources. 
• Provide guidance on RFPs/RFIs, pricing strategy and legal agreements.
• Engage customers including but not limited to building customer facing presentations; preparing pricing proposals including profitability analysis; engaging in customer meetings/presentations.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to develop strategic acquisition and pricing to differentiate Staples from competitors. 

What you bring to the table:

• Ability to connect easily with customers at all levels and become a trusted advisor
• Collaborative approach with specialists, team members and your customers themselves, to ensure successful outcomes
• Inclusive nature that leaves every person feeling equally heard and valued  
• Commitment to self-improvement, self-awareness, and growth

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic/Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 7+ years related experience working with large, complex sales opportunities
• 5+ years in selling janitorial or related products/programs in a business-to-business environment.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years related experience working with large, complex sales opportunities
• Understanding supply chain, Jan/San EVS industry, and infectious control
• Superior negotiation skills
• Ability to confront difficult issues and inspire others to embrace a course of action
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Skilled in business analytics with the ability to make financial and fact-based decisions
• Superior presentation skills
• Skilled in entire Microsoft suite

We Offer:

• 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 Perks & Benefits

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.