Staples

Business Development Manager - Commercial

Staples$80K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in business development
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Skilled in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Knowledge of CRM tools preferred
  • Proven sales experience with high-value accounts
  • Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic prospecting plans for high-value accounts
  • Collaborate with Revenue Management and Sales Engineer for pricing decisions
  • Partner with internal teams for customer onboarding
  • Deliver tailored presentations to prospects
  • Map sales strategies leveraging category expert collaboration
  • Maintain deep knowledge of products and services
  • Utilize sales tools for prioritizing activities and documentation

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture with business resource groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and observed paid holidays (7)
  • Online and retail discounts
  • Company-matched 401(k)
  • Physical and mental health wellness programs
  • Additional perks and benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsible for prospecting/hunting and securing net-new business customers within a defined territory. This role focuses on engaging medium to large potential accounts, developing tailored solutions, and collaborating with category experts and internal teams to close deals and onboard new clients. Daily engagement with prospects occurs face-to-face, via phone, video, and through digital tools.

Work Location: This is a remote position with a regional focus. This position supports customers in Northern California, Washington, Nevada, or Oregon. While the role primarily supports working from home, the individual performing this role would live within or adjacent to this region.

What you'll be doing:
  • Develop and implement a strategic prospecting plan for high-value accounts.
  • Collaborate with the Revenue Management Team and Sales Engineer to make informed pricing decisions based on competitive spend analysis, servicing needs, and future commitments.
  • Partner with internal resources, including support teams, account executives, and category experts, to meet customer requirements and ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Build and deliver impactful presentations tailored to prospect needs, both virtually and in person.
  • Map a sales strategy for large potential customers, leveraging collaboration with category experts to close deals.
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of Staples' products and services to address customer challenges effectively.
  • Utilize prescribed sales tools to prioritize activities, document customer engagements, and drive efficiency.


What you bring to the table:
  • Strong motivation to succeed and excel in competitive environments.
  • Proven ability to identify, develop, and close sales opportunities while managing high-value accounts.
  • Expertise in consultative selling, negotiation, and tailoring solutions to industry trends and customer needs.
  • Effective communicator with virtual and in-person presentation skills.
  • Collaborative, disciplined, and organized, with strong business and technological acumen.
  • Receptive to feedback and experienced in engaging senior-level customers.


What's needed - Basic Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in a business development
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Experience using PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.


What's needed - Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM).


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 perks and benefits.

    The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. 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.


About Staples

Staples is a retail company that sells office supplies, furniture, technology, and other products to businesses and consumers. The company was founded in 1986 and has since grown to become one of the largest office supply retailers in the world. Staples operates more than 1,200 stores in 26 countries and has a strong online presence. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Staples
Size
61,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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