Inside Sales Representative

Staples is business to business. Youre what binds us together.

Quill, a trusted Staples brand since 1998, offers you the chance to shape the future of strategic accounts through innovation, leadership, and a commitment to long-term customer success.

As the Key Account Strategic Manager at Quill, you will lead a high-performing team dedicated to managing our largest and most strategically significant customer accounts. This is a highly visible role where youll drive sales strategy execution, talent development, and operational rigor in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Youll play a pivotal role in maintaining C-suite relationships and steering high-stakes engagements that boost revenue growth across diverse industries and verticals.

What youll be doing :

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of inside sales professionals focused on managing Quills largest, most complex key accounts
• Execute data-driven strategies, aligning account-level plans with broader portfolio objectives to maximize impact and revenue accountability (over $100 million annually)
• Analyze customer and portfolio P&Ls to uncover performance trends, margin gaps, and untapped revenue opportunities
• Develop and implement innovative, tailored approaches for account-specific challenges and profitable growth
• Guide the team through high-stakes C-suite relationship management, multi-level negotiations, and long-term value positioning
• Set and monitor team sales targets, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive results across high-value accounts
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that champions professional development and empowers talent
• Attend customer appointments, business reviews, and industry events (up to 15% travel required nationally) to strengthen partnerships
• Leverage tools like Salesforce, Power BI, and Monday.com to ensure visibility, drive accountability, and optimize sales processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Strategy, Marketing, Merchandising, and Customer Success to maximize customer impact
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and long-term development of sales talent.
• Proactively provide feedback and recommendations to leadership to evolve team strategy, tools, and performance models
• Facilitate evaluations, reviews, and performance plans while maintaining proper documentation

What you bring to the table :

Whats needed- Basic Qualifications

Whats needed - Preferred Qualifications :

We Offer :

This position is a minimum of 4 days in the office with flexibility for remote work on Fridays. Must be willing to relocate to the Lincolnshire, IL area and be within commutable distance.

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