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Are you competitive? If so, join the #1 office products company!

Are you competitive? If so, join the #1 office products company!
Posted By: How May I Help You NC on March 29, 2011

Are you competitive and like to be #1? Do you want to work for a
company that has a competitive edge and is #1?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we have a great opportunity
for you to join the business-to-business sales force of one of the world's most
recognized and respected companies - Staples Advantage(r). Staples is the Contract
Sales Division of Staples, Inc. and focus on serving mid-sized
businesses to large companies. As a Business Developer, you will show
prospects how Staples delivers the right office product program and
services for every area of their organization.

Position Summary:
Staples is currently seeking a motivated, high-energy Business Developer to
focus on new account development in the Metro New York City area.

Primary Responsibilities:
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
small, mid-size and large accounts
Be responsible for developing a new customer base
Work with a defined sales quota focusing on initiating relationships
with multi-level decision-makers through phone, marketing mailer
campaigns, in-person contacts, and presentations
Have a typical work week consisting of office and field days including
face-to-face contact with your prospective new accounts


Basic Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:
College degree
1 - 3 years of successful sales experience
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

Job: Sales/Telesales
Location(s): US-NY-New York, Harrisburg Pa, North/Central NJ, Concord
NH, NY-Forest Hills
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Non-Manager
Shift: Day Job
Job Type: Entry Level


To get started, send your Resume to: Resumes@hbcuconnect.com .

Employment Statement
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our
people, products, and services.
Business Development Associate-Metro New York City

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