Account Executive - Managed Print Services - Oklahoma

Staples - Tulsa, OK

Introduction:
 

Imagine working for a company that has one of the widest selections of technology products in the industry. Staples Technology Solutions (STS) is a B2B Sales division of Staples Contract and Commercial. We provide multiple solutions to businesses including data center infrastructure products and services, desktops, laptops, tablets, peripherals, Managed Print Services, and Outsourced IT products including cloud hosting and back up. From the largest global enterprises to local commercial businesses, our STS team provides customized solutions that leverage our vast purchasing, warehousing, delivery and logistics and to meet customers everyday business needs. For more information, visit:  http://careers.staples.com/key-hiring-areas/technology-sales/.  
 

Position Summary:
 

The STAPLES Account Executive - Managed Print Services (MPS) role is a dedicated Managed Print Specialist providing a comprehensive print management service with the goal to help companies regain control of their print environments.  Ultimately your efforts will result in a cost-effective, brand-neutral plan that can work both with companies existing print fleets as well as a refresh of equipment. With your efforts and our comprehensive plan, from assessment to implementation our goal is to ensure companies get the best solution for their organizations.
 
The Account Executive -MPS is responsible for meeting Managed Print Services revenue and profit targets through joint sales as well as through their own business development activities, as well as, joint sales activities with Staples Sales Representatives.  This role will serve as the region subject matter expert and leader of Staples MPS offerings and is focused on increasing sales volumes, and expanding MPS market share.

 
Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with Staples Office Products sales representatives to qualify and identify MPS opportunities, including defensive strategies to retain existing toner revenue stream
• Develop and propose solutions that reduce existing Staples’ customers overall document output cost in a non-managed print environment
• Conduct joint customer sales calls with Staples Office Products sales representatives and STS sales representatives to develop, propose, present and close MPS opportunities
• Your efforts will help lead MPS assessments, proposal development and RFP responses
• Define MPS strategy, assessment criteria and total cost of ownership (TCO) variables within each unique customer account
• Partner with Staples Office Products sales representatives to qualify and identify MPS opportunities, including defensive strategies to retain existing toner revenue stream

 Basic:

• High school diploma
• 2-4 years experience selling Managed Print Solutions
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, develop and present proposals that successfully articulate the managed print service value proposition and close new business
• Knowledge of Managed Print industry trends, competition, customer buying patterns and marketing techniques
• Available for up to 50% travel across the Region
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-6 years experience selling Managed Print Solutions
• Passion for success
• Ability to mentor and/or lead a cross-functional team of sales reps with differing backgrounds to identify, qualify and close MPS solutions within their current customer and prospect base 
• Experience in any outsourced managed service including print service, managed network and IT services, application service provider, cloud computing, business process outsourcing
• Expert consultative selling and negotiating skills;  I.T. and C-Level Experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships across organizations
• Exceptional time management, prioritization; organizational skills as well as attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

   

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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