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.
Work Location: This is a remote position with a regional focus. This position supports customers in Minneapolis, MN. While the role primarily supports working from home, the individual performing this role would live within or adjacent to this region.
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! 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, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.
Staples is a business-to-business company that provides products and services to businesses of all sizes to meet their unique operational needs. The company operates through world-class sales and sales support teams that work directly with customers to offer tailored solutions across multiple product categories. Staples leverages best-in-class sales tools and technology to identify and deliver the right solutions for each customer, from small to medium businesses to complex enterprise accounts. The company is committed to understanding customer needs and investing in career growth for its sales teams, enabling them to pursue lucrative opportunities and develop long-term strategic partnerships.
