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: 

• Lead new strategic initiatives related to sales process & functional execution from inception to execution.  
• Identify, develop, and oversee various growth initiatives; provide ongoing status/progress reporting to Sr Leadership; identify risks and lead efforts to overcome challenges. 
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and document processes required to support cross-selling activities between the Commercial Sales Account Management and Business Development teams and Core Category teams. 
• Conduct extensive analytical analysis to provide required due diligence on potential projects and ongoing requirements for execution.  
• Act as primary project manager on each initiative.  
• Develop partner relationships as necessary.  
• Develop and maintain reporting/system for management to measure commercial sales performance along with team/leader/seller performance, productivity and throughput. 

What you bring to the table: 

• Strong analytical and financial skills 
• Strong presentation and cross-functional collaboration skills 
• Ability to think strategic, combined with ‘on your feet’ thinking,  
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills (for presentation to ‘C’ level)  
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in an effective and collaborative manner 
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment, and self-motivated 
• Ability to juggle several high pressure/high profile projects at once 

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 
• 6+ years’ experience in a related field 

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• MS Office suite proficiency; experience using Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations 
• Project management experience ranging from planning and design through execution, risk mitigation, and analyzing results 

We Offer: 

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!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.