BDM sales support

Staples is business to business. 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. The Business Development Executive- Facility Solutions (FS) is charged with developing new facilities business by prospecting and creating new strategic FS programs. The target customer base includes large local, regional, and national businesses across commercial, healthcare, higher education, state and local government, long-term care, manufacturing, and more. Key responsibilities include driving the strategic sales process from initial engagement through implementation. The role is supported by vertical experts, sales enablement, and implementation teams. After successful implementation, account management transitions to FS colleagues and Key Account Executives where applicable. The territory the Business Development Executive will work in is the greater Seattle area, surrounding western towns, and as far south as Portland, OR. The BDE must reside in that territory in order to meet the role's in-person customer facing expectations. There is no relocation budget allocated for this position. Communicate with all external customers from prospecting through negotiations and implementation. Create customer-facing presentations in PowerPoint or other mediums Negotiate basic contract terms and navigate the legal approval routing process both internally and externally Develop and maintain a strategic account opportunity list for each of the markets in their given region. Manage sales pipeline and deal management through Salesforce.Must be able to adapt go to market strategies to meet the needs of customers, industry trends and seasonality of their business. Strong time management, organizational, presentation, and collaboration skills Accepting of new technologies, sales methodologies or processes that Staples or the team decides to implement at any given time. Ability to identify, scrub and qualify prospects based on the defined target customer guidelines 3+ years of outside B2B sales experience ~ Direct experience successfully selling janitorial/sanitation/cleaning supply, breakroom, safety and related product categories ~ Outside sales experience with enterprise-sized accounts ~ Strong networking ability on social media and within organizations, associations, GPOs, cooperatives, etc.

Bachelor's Degree Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite CRM experience, preferably Salesforce.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! The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation. At Staples, "inclusion" is an action word. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. 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. 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.