B2B Sales Consultant Healthcare - AR/MO

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.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.Hunts within defined territory to prospect and win net new small to medium business customers. B2Bs are also responsible to ramp and onboard net new won accounts to further expanding our customer base.It is a high velocity sales position that leverages a prioritized call list to drive prospect engagement remotely by phone, video, face to face, and utilizing digital tools.Work Location: This is a remote position with a regional focus. This position supports customers in Arkansas and Missouri. 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:Exhibit effective appointment setting skills and set the required number of appointments each week with the correct decision makers.Effective Selling SkillsUtilizing professional selling skillsDiscover prospects incremental and programmatic needsEffectively communicates Staples value propositions, capabilities, products and assortments including all categoriesCapable of overcoming objections and closing the sale.Utilize prescribed selling tools to prioritize activities and drive efficiency, as well as to document customer engagement and information (ex: Priority List, Tenfold, SFDC).Internal Partnerships: Effectively work with customer support/set up teams and category specialists to progress deals forward to closed wonImplements and ramps wins driving compliance to new account/programExpertise of prospect industry buying process’ and ability to support product selection and standardizationCreate sticky accounts which will continue to purchase from StaplesIntegrates feedback from prospects into their sales approachNew customer assortment and pricingInternal Teaming: Individual will need to communicate and work closely with Category Specialists, and Support teamsCustomer Communications: Individual is responsible to communicate with prospects daily in person and face to face in a professional mannerWhat you bring to the table:Strong drive and a desire to winStrong aversion to complacencyProven ability to view rejection as a learning opportunity and double down on next best actionsExperience and proven track record of business developmentStrong ability to develop and deliver presentations virtually and in personConsultative selling, solutions selling, insight selling, negotiation and advanced client management skillsAbility to work with product category sales team membersStrong business, financial, operations and technology acumenAbility to analyze business and industry trends to create tailored solutions for prospects based upon Staples value propositionAbility to function independently with minimal daily supervisionAbility and motivation to find, develop, and close salesDemonstrated work ethic, self-disciplinedAbility to succeed in a competitive selling or goal-oriented environmentAbility to be coached and to incorporate feedbackProfessional appearance and demeanorStrong organization and time management skillsWhat’s needed- Basic Qualifications: ·1-3 years of successful sales experience OR success as a Staples B2B Sales Associate·3+ years of experience in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:·Bachelor’s Degree·Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM) ·Industry knowledge, a plusWe Offer:·Base Pay plus incentive opportunity·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 benefitsThe 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. At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations – through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.