Staples/Lexington, KY
Staples Business Advantage is seeking a high-energy and competitive candidate who is interested in a position where he or she will be given the opportunity to move quickly into higher level roles in this growing, multi-billion dollar sales organization. After completing an onboarding program early in the first year that equips sales professionals for success, the associate will launch into a sales career, prospecting new business opportunities in the medium/large business sectors (20-200 employees) for a geographic territory with the goal of career advancement in year two. Staples Business Advantage is a winning organization that offers competitive compensation and benefits, quarterly bonus, car allowance, and opportunity for professional development and advancement.
About Staples Business Advantage-The business-to-business division of Staples, Inc., serves organizations of 10 or more employees up to the Fortune 100, including global businesses, government, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions. Our associates' achievement is key to the organization's success. Therefore, we invest in an environment where our people are valued and developed. Staples, Inc., is a Fortune 200 company and the industry leader in Facilities and Breakroom, Technology Supplies, Print Services, Promotional Products, Commercial Furniture, and Office Products.
On the Job Training
Get practical, hands-on training developed and conducted by top-producing sales leaders
Learn techniques to generate leads, win over customers, and ensure customer retention
Research and prospect companies and schedule in-person presentations with a company-issued laptop and iPad
Achieve activity metrics by initiating relationships with prospective new customers
Receive one-on-one coaching and spend time in the office, on sales calls, and participating in team days
Career Advancement
After the onboarding program, advance to responsibility for winning new customers in your territory and setting them up on a business program
Initiate relationships with multi-level decision makers through phone, marketing campaigns, in-person contacts, and presentations
Work side by side with a team of sales support and product category experts to ensure all of the customers' needs are met
Aim toward achieving a promotion to a higher role within Mid Market Sales or within our Commercial Sales organization
Benefits:
Here is just some of what we have to offer:
Base salary plus monthly uncapped commissions
Quarterly bonus
Student Loan Repayment Program
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, Short- and long-term disability
401(k) w/ company match
Monthly travel allowance
Vacation, Paid holidays, Personal time off
Employee stock purchase program
Basic Minimum Skills
High school diploma, college degree preferred
Computer proficiency with ability to use a laptop, tablet/iPad, and smart phone
Minimum 1 year previous experience in a sales or service environment
Reliable transportation, ability to lift and carry 5 pounds and more
Professional communication
Preferred Skills
Ability to problem solve using new and innovative ideas with the goal of creating a great customer experience
Strong verbal and written communication; active listener
Outgoing, friendly, and energetic
Business acumen, professional attitude
Competitive in nature, driven by financial reward and career opportunity
Deadline driven, achieves results with little supervision
Comfortable giving direction, holds others accountable, and solution oriented
Resilient and adaptable to changes in direction
Highly organized with attention to detail
Work Hours: Full Time
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