Senior Inside Account Executive – GPO

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Drive account growth and profitability at Staples by securing commitments from key Economic Buying Influences. Collaborate with sales and customer support teams to enhance customer experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Use prescribed sales tools to prioritize activities, drive efficiency, and document customer interactions (e.g., Prioritized Insights, Tenfold, SFDC).
  • Partner with category experts, CoreTrust Sales and Retention teams and customer support teams to execute growth plans and enhance the customer purchasing experience.
  • Collaborate with the Revenue Management Team to make discretionary pricing decisions and ensure compliance with contract terms.
  • Demonstrate advanced business acumen and sales methodologies to identify incremental opportunities at both master and site levels while understanding the competitive landscape.
  • Apply expertise in customer industry buying processes to support product selection and standardization.
  • Drive account growth by securing programmatic and transactional opportunities and ensuring compliance at all account sites.
  • Implement and ramp up new and existing customer programs to maximize compliance and profitability.
  • Engage with the CSC team to manage customer experiences and complete maintenance requests.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior executives within the customer base to support long-term growth.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 4 years of sales experience.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and other basic software tools
  • Strong motivation to achieve results with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
  • Resilience in overcoming challenges and adapting to changing circumstances.
  • Proven track record in managing programs, business development, and complex deals from initiation to completion.
  • Ability to effectively engage with senior-level executives through impactful presentations and consultative selling.
  • Expertise in negotiation, client management, and insight-driven sales strategies.
  • Skilled in setting targets, designing growth plans, and collaborating with sales teams.
  • Strong acumen in business, finance, operations, and technology, with advanced analytical skills to interpret customer data and industry trends.
  • Independent, adaptable, and capable of excelling in dynamic environments.
  • Extensive experience in account management, prospecting, and business-to-business sales, with a focus on retention and growth.

Benefits:

  • 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 perks and benefits.