Territory Sales Representative – Commercial

Staples Promotional Products

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong consultative and solutions selling skills, with the ability to analyze business trends and develop tailored solutions. Proficient in using CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite to enhance sales processes and customer engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)PowerPoint ExpertiseSales ExperienceNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

SalesSolutions SellingBusiness AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentClient ManagementFinancial AcumenOperations AcumenTechnology AcumenTime ManagementOrganization

Soft Skills

Self-DisciplineWork EthicMotivationProfessional DemeanorCoaching Ability

Tools & Technologies

Priority ListTenfoldSalesforce (SFDC)Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

B2B SalesCustomer EngagementSales ProcessCompetitive SellingIndustry Knowledge

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 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 Priority List, Tenfold, SFDC, and other prescribed selling tools to prioritize activities, document engagement, and improve efficiency
Work with customer support, setup teams, and category specialists to progress deals to closed won
Implement and ramp wins while driving compliance to new accounts and programs
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, including in person and face to face

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
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM)
Industry knowledge is a plus
Strong ability to develop and deliver presentations virtually and in person
Consultative selling, solutions selling, insight selling, negotiation and advanced client management skills
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

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
Bonuses or other forms of variable compensation may be available in addition to base pay