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:

• Manage existing government agencies with a significant emphasis to driving increased sales penetration to new and existing ship-to locations.
• Tactical management with the ability to execute sales plans for all federal customers in Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois (South of I-80).
• Enhance customer satisfaction and retention through regular customer contact and problem resolution.
• Meet or exceed sales and net profit goals for government agencies at either the Master and/or Ship-to level.
• Develop customer relationships through regular customer contact in person and over the phone.
• Establish new ship to locations within the agencies that you control/
• Consultative approach to reviewing customer purchases, monitor critical customer metrics and recommend purchase saving opportunities through regular account reviews.
• Provide training to customers on internet features and functionality.

What you bring to the table:

• Proven business development ability
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer Literacy (including internet)
• Strong business acumen and problem solving skills

Qualifications :

What's needed- Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years selling experience within Federal agencies
• 30% travel within assigned territory, plus additional travel as required (annual meetings/conferences)

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working with customers with a consultative sales approach
• Experience / exposure to Federal Government and/or Military

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match RRSP, Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!