Staples

Key Account Executive, Contract Furniture - Remote Draw (Southern Texas including Houston and San Antonio)

Staples$74K — $101K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or some undergraduate education preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of business-to-business selling experience with Contract Furniture.
  • Prior experience in the office furniture industry or general knowledge of systems furniture preferred.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-discipline and a strong desire to succeed, with attention to detail.
  • Documented success in managing large strategic accounts and achieving budget expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage strategic accounts ensuring exceptional service and growth.
  • Lead weekly Customer Ownership Team calls to address client needs.
  • Visit customer locations to close furniture deals and present new products.
  • Identify and resolve account support weaknesses through internal collaboration.
  • Coordinate high-priority account manager requests, including site visits.
  • Facilitate administrative work to maximize selling time for the team.
  • Effectively communicate with C-level executives and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute growth strategies for complex accounts.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with commission opportunities.
  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
  • Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
  • Online and Retail Discounts, and Company Match 401(k).
  • Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Must live in one of the following areas: Southern Texas including Houston and San Antonio - Remote

What you'll be doing:
  • Manage strategic accounts with regional, super-regional, and national footprints, ensuring exceptional service and growth.
  • Lead weekly Customer Ownership Team calls to collaborate with support team members and address client needs.
  • Visit customer locations to close furniture deals and introduce new products and service solutions.
  • Identify and resolve account support weaknesses by developing value-added solutions with internal teams.
  • Coordinate responses to high-priority account manager requests, including required site visits.
  • Facilitate administrative work through Customer Success Consultants to maximize selling time.
  • Communicate effectively with C-level executives, vendor partners, and internal customers.
  • Develop and execute growth strategies for complex and high-touch accounts.


What you bring to the table:
  • Professionalism at every level and a positive, vibrant attitude.
  • Self-discipline and a strong desire to succeed, with attention to detail.
  • Creative and solutions-oriented mindset, consistently seeking ways to add value.
  • Advanced communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coach and train team members.
  • Higher math skillset and proficiency in MS Office.
  • Documented success in managing large strategic accounts and achieving budget expectations.
  • Experience in managing national, regional, or super-regional accounts.


What's needed- Basic Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate degree or some undergraduate education preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of business-to-business selling experience with Contract Furniture.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literate and proficient in MS Office.
  • Prior experience in the office furniture industry or general knowledge of systems furniture preferred.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills.


We Offer:
  • Competitive Pay: $74,000 - $101,000 - 8 mos weekly Draw
  • Expected annual earnings, based on historical performance of employees in this role, exceeds: $250,000.
    (This is a commission-based position.)
  • 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


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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.
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Size
61,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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