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Sales Account Manager

Staples, Inc.

Aurora, IL
3 days ago

Job Description

Join Quill as a Sales Account Manager and be part of a dynamic team focused on reactivating inactive customers and driving growth. This role offers the opportunity to make impactful contributions to both customer satisfaction and company success through proactive engagement and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Make daily calls to Quill customers who have not placed an order in 7+ months
  • Make daily calls to prospect locations affiliated with a managed customer entity
  • Accept inbound calls from customers to ensure needs are met
  • Negotiate pricing and process special quotes
  • Leverage customer intel to drive quality conversations
  • Support and grow an open book of business by identifying new opportunities
  • Maintain robust communication between customers and account managers
  • Collaborate with sales specialists to drive revenue beyond traditional office supplies
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM
  • Seek ways to improve and apply coaching
  • Contribute to a positive team culture

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 6+ months of related experience in sales or customer service in a business-to-business environment
  • Ability to work onsite in Lincolnshire for in-person training during the first two weeks
  • Able to work an 8-hour shift between 7:00 AM-6 PM and in-person 4 days a week (hybrid model)
  • Knowledge of key Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in a sales environment or a proven track record of delivering a customer-first approach
  • Proven ability to achieve sales role metrics; consistently meets or exceeds productivity goals
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Adaptable to a fast-paced organization with continuous change
  • Experience using CRM tools, Salesforce.com or a comparable sales/CRM tool
  • Ability to demonstrate resiliency and handle rejection well
  • Enthusiastic, initiative-taking, and willingness to share and positively impact the team
  • Natural curiosity and desire to learn, grow, and develop sales skillset
  • Ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly

Benefits & Perks

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)Online and Retail DiscountsCompany Match 401(k)Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs