Sales Consultant
Staples is the world’s largest office products company and a trusted source for office solutions. The company provides products, services and expertise in office supplies, copy print, technology, facilities and breakroom, and furniture. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and now has annual sales of $25 billion, ranking second in the world in eCommerce sales. With 90,000 associates worldwide, Staples operates in 26 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, making it easy for businesses of all sizes, and consumers. The company is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com/media. Staples values the diversity of our customers, associates and suppliers.
We offer very competitive benefits including; dynamic work environment, 401K, discounted employee stock purchase plan, adoption assistance, Annual Associate Scholarship Plan, Associate InventionQuest, training and development, "Work/Life" initiatives and other voluntary benefits such as pet insurance and identity theft protection. This all translates into exciting career opportunities with a talented team dedicated to personal and professional growth.
Sales Consultant - Business to Business Industrial (Albany, NY)
WE’VE GOT YOUR CAREER ALL WRAPPED UP!!
Staples Industrial® markets and distributes industrial and retail packaging, shipping and warehouse products to thousands of manufacturers, distributors and retailers throughout the US and Canada. We offer over 4,500 industrial and retail packaging and shipping products, and our product line includes a wide variety of polyethylene bags, corrugated boxes, tape, labels, cushioning, mailers, stretch wrap, and strapping. Our sales channels include Catalog/Direct Mail, the Internet and Outside Sales.
We are currently seeking a motivated, high-energy Business Developer to focus on new account development in the Albany, NY territory.
Compensation and Benefits: Base Salary plus Uncapped Commission plus Quarterly Bonus potential including Stock Option plus Monthly Car Allowance, and Laptop. Corporate Benefits Package .includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k and much more…
In this position the right candidate will…
- Effectively utilize our Staples sales strategy and ensure the company meets revenue and profit objectives through targeted prospecting of accounts
- Be responsible for developing a new customer base
- Work with a defined sales quota, you will focus on initiating relationships with multi-level decision-makers through phone, marketing mailer campaigns, in-person contacts, and presentations
- Maintain a work week that consists of office and field days including face-to-face contact with your prospective new accounts
Keywords: Sales, Business Development, Manufacturers Rep, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Specialty Packaging, B2B, Outside Sales, Purchasing Agent, Marketing, Distribution, Distributor, Chemicals, Shrink Wrap, Account Manager, Account Executive..
Basic:
- High school diploma or GED
- Proven self-starter with energy and motivation to find, develop and close sales
- Must be results oriented and driven by both financial and career opportunities
- Demonstrated strong time management skills
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Preferred:
- College degree
- 1 – 3 years of successful sales experience Industrial or Facilities arena
- Knowledge of products, pricing, competition and sales objectives
- Ability to succeed in a competitive selling environment
- Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM) beneficial
- Industry knowledge a plus
- Local candidates preferred
Staples is an EEO/AA Employer