Sales Coordinator, Vertical Markets

Job Description

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Join our Vertical Markets Team… **

What You’ll Be Doing**

The VM Sales Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operational and administrative needs of the Mid-Market Vertical Market Sales teams and serve as a central resource for any initiative and/or special projects as assigned.

The VM Sales Coordinator will be responsible for researching, contacting, and setting up new customers based on warm leads from our GPO/Co-Op partners. Leads may come in the form of a Price Activation, Digital Sales Room inquiry, Web Site and/or direct email. The coordinator will own the entire process of onboarding the customer and closing the loop with our IDN/GPO Partners.

The VM Sales Coordinator may also monitor assigned Bid Sites in search of additional business opportunities for Staples and respond to or disseminate those opportunities as appropriate. **

Tasks Include, But Are Not Limited To**

• Onboarding/Converting New Vertical Market Customers
• Monitoring bid sites
• GPO Contract Price Activations
• Product research/cross referencing
• Provide pricing via Price Right for quotes
• Basic Reporting
• Special Projects

What You Bring To The Table

• Ensure a smooth and pleasant on-boarding experience for customers
• Ensure sales team has the support needed to quickly and efficiently meet the needs of the customer
• Identify trends of issues quickly and collaborate with Program Manager on resolution
• Make sound business decisions by putting the customer first
• Develop strong working relationships with functional partners

Qualifications

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience
• Excellent follow up and follow through on all tasks
• Detail oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PPT)
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to handle a high-volume of task-oriented requests/multitask
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

What’s Needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Salesforce

We Offer

• Pay based on experience.
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Center.
• Flexible PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs.

About Us

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services.