Territory Sales Representative

Staples Promotional Products

. Prospect and win net new small to medium business customers within a defined territory .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a proven track record in business development and consultative selling. Proficient in using CRM tools and delivering impactful presentations to drive customer engagement and close sales.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperienceConsultative SellingBusiness DevelopmentCRM ToolsPresentation Skills

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Hard Skills

SalesBusiness DevelopmentConsultative SellingSolutions SellingNegotiationClient ManagementBusiness AnalysisFinancial AcumenOperations AcumenTechnology Acumen

Soft Skills

Strong DriveSelf-DisciplineOrganizationTime ManagementProfessional Demeanor

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcelOutlookCRM ToolsPriority ListTenfoldSFDC

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

B2B SalesCustomer EngagementSales StrategyMarket TrendsCustomer Relationship Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prospect and win net new small to medium business customers within a defined territory
Ramp and onboard newly won accounts
Drive prospect engagement remotely by phone, video, face to face, and digital tools
Set the required number of weekly appointments with appropriate decision makers
Discover prospects’ incremental and programmatic needs
Communicate Staples value propositions, capabilities, products, and assortments
Overcome objections and close sales
Use prescribed selling tools, including Priority List, Tenfold, and SFDC, to prioritize activities, drive efficiency, and document customer engagement
Partner with customer support, setup teams, and category specialists to progress deals to closed won
Implement and ramp wins while driving compliance to new account or program requirements
Support product selection and standardization based on prospect industry buying processes
Create accounts that continue purchasing from Staples
Integrate prospect feedback into sales approaches
Develop new customer assortment and pricing
Communicate professionally with prospects daily, in person and face to face
Work from home while supporting customers in Northwest Los Angeles, California

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of successful sales experience or success as a Staples B2B Sales Associate
3+ years experience in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Strong drive and a desire to win
Proven ability to view rejection as a learning opportunity and double down on next best actions
Experience and proven track record of business development
Strong ability to develop and deliver presentations virtually and in person
Consultative selling, solutions selling, insight selling, negotiation and advanced client management skills
Ability to work with product category sales team members
Strong business, financial, operations and technology acumen
Ability to analyze business and industry trends to create tailored solutions
Ability to function independently with minimal daily supervision
Ability and motivation to find, develop, and close sales
Demonstrated work ethic and self-discipline
Ability to succeed in a competitive selling or goal-oriented environment
Ability to be coached and incorporate feedback
Professional appearance and demeanor
Strong organization and time management skills
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools preferred
Industry knowledge is a plus
Individual would live within or adjacent to the Northwest Los Angeles, CA region

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days)
Holiday Schedule
Online and Retail Discounts
Company Match 401(k)
Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs
Potential eligibility for bonuses or other forms of variable compensation