Staples Logo

Staples

Inside Sales Technology Specialist, Quill

Posted 12 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Lincolnshire, IL, USA
Junior
In-Office
Lincolnshire, IL, USA
Junior
Support inbound and assigned sales opportunities across web, chat, and phone as a category expert. Partner with account managers, manage pipeline, recommend products, collaborate with merchants and vendors, meet sales and margin targets, use CRM to track activity, and deliver consultative, customer-first service to grow accounts.
The summary above was generated by AI

Join a team that powers everyday impact.


As an Inside Sales Technology Specialist for Quill, you will be a trusted category resource for customers and internal sales partners, helping businesses identify the right products and solutions to meet their needs. In this role, you will support new and existing customers, manage multiple lead channels, build opportunity pipeline, and help Quill win profitable business through strong follow-up, product knowledge, and a customer-first approach. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys consultative selling, problem solving, and partnering across teams to create a positive customer experience. 


What you’ll be doing

  • Partner with Account Managers and Key Account Managers to support high-value customers and secure one-time and recurring projects. 
  • Manage inbound and assigned sales opportunities across multiple lead channels, including web inquiries, customer chats, phone leads, and internally generated leads. 
  • Manage opportunity pipeline, moving deals forward while delivering a positive customer experience. 
  • Collaborate with sales teams, merchants, vendors, and internal business units to develop transactional and solution-based sales opportunities. 
  • Meet or exceed sales, margin, activity, and conversion expectations within approved margin guidelines. 
  • Support customers by serving as a category expert and recommending products and services aligned to their business needs. 
  • Grow share of wallet by identifying opportunities to consolidate business from other vendors and strengthen customer relationships. 
  • Keep current clients satisfied through timely follow-up, strong relationship building, and exceptional service. 
  • Effectively use CRM tools to track activity, capture customer information, and maintain accurate opportunity notes. 
  • Participate in team meetings, department training, coaching sessions, and ongoing development opportunities. 

What you bring to the table

  • Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and focus to stay productive in a fast-paced sales environment 
  • Self-motivation and the ability to stay directed, organized, and accountable with limited day-to-day oversight. 
  • Strong prioritization skills, including knowing what needs attention first, when to act quickly, and when to involve others. 
  • Comfort balancing multiple lead channels, customer requests, and internal priorities while keeping opportunities moving. 
  • Clear, confident communication with merchants, internal partners, external customers, and sales teammates. 
  • Curiosity and confidence asking thoughtful questions to understand customer needs and identify the right next step. 
  • A customer-first mindset with the ability to make sound decisions quickly while creating a positive experience. 
  • Resilience, adaptability, and composure when managing changing priorities, or shifting customer needs. 
  • Strong organization and follow-through to maintain accurate notes, manage pipeline activity, and support timely decisions. 
  • Positive team contribution through collaboration, shared best practices, and a willingness to learn and improve. 

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications  

  • 1+ year of sales, customer service, or equivalent customer-facing experience. 

What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of category-specific products or services, such as Technology or Large Volume Quotes. 
  • Experience with virtual selling, prospecting, or consultative customer conversations. 
  • Experience developing or converting sales pipeline. 

We Offer

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups  
  • 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday) 
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!   

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting.  The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, business considerations, geography, and internal equity.   Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.   



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

Similar Jobs

Yesterday
In-Office
Lincolnshire, IL, USA
Junior
Junior
Retail
Convert inbound and outbound leads into revenue by building customer relationships, recommending technology solutions, managing opportunities in CRM, collaborating with account teams and vendors, and meeting sales, revenue, and margin goals.
Top Skills: CRM
An Hour Ago
Remote or Hybrid
United States
88K-118K Annually
Senior level
88K-118K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • Software • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
Lead buy- and sell-side Quality of Earnings engagements: analyze financials, assess earnings quality, working capital, and net debt; prepare diligence reports and presentations; manage VDRs; mentor junior staff; support valuation, deal structuring, integration planning, and business development.
Top Skills: ExcelFinancial DatabasesVirtual Data Rooms
An Hour Ago
Remote or Hybrid
United States
107K-160K Annually
Mid level
107K-160K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Fintech • Software • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
Provide controller-level advisory to skilled nursing clients: oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, KPI/benchmarking analysis, technical accounting support, operational improvement recommendations, and lead and coach client teams to improve financial stability and reporting quality.
Top Skills: PointclickcareQuickbooks OnlineSage Intacct

What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene

With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.

Key Facts About Chicago Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
  • Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account