Key Account Executive Print

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.As a Print Key Account Executive in the vertical and enterprise category you will be part of a team responsible for accelerating growth in the print & promotional product space. You will also be responsible for managing and selling to businesses that are complex in nature. In addition, you will also be responsible for strengthening existing Staples print relationships which will lead to additional revenue for Staples and commission for you. Join our Print & Marketing and help ensure our customers are getting the service, products and support they need to succeed.What you’ll be doing: Responsible for driving approximately $2.5MM+ in annual sales revenue. Establish, build, and expand relationships with existing and potential customers at multiple levels in the organization.Navigate regional and national purchasing agreements to sell print into multiple levels of the organizations. Responsible for scheduling and attending face-to-face presentations with high level decision makers.Use a consultative selling method to identify customer needs and develop a value-added proposition. Work collaboratively with print sourcing to assure accurate, timely, and professional delivery of customer's products. Implement a sales strategy to achieve revenue and margin objectives through new/expanded program development and growth in assigned accounts. Partner with Staples Business Advantage Sales team to sell print services to large commercials and enterprise sized customers.Utilize Staples CRM system on a consistent daily basis to self-manage selling activity, contacts, deals, strategies, reporting, and communications.  What you bring to the table:Ability to connect easily with customers at all levels and become a trusted advisorCollaborative approach with specialists, team members and your customers themselves, to ensure successful outcomesAbility to identify opportunities based on customer trends, challenges, and shared concernsHigh level of comfort working both independently and within a team modelStrong communication skills; active listenerStrong organization and time management skillsComfortable with financial sales tracking and analysisAbility to incorporate feedbackQualifications:What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED required5+ years business to business sales experience, Fortune 500 and vertical market experience a plusExperience using technology – laptop, smart phone, outlook What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and using a CRM (Customer Relationship Management tool)Previous experience in the copy, print, promotional and marketing field is a plusWe Offer:Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource GroupsFlexible 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.

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