Strong drive and a desire to win Strong aversion to complacency Proven ability to view rejection as a learning opportunity and double down on next best actions Experience and proven track record of business development Strong ability to develop and deliver presentations virtually and in person Consultative selling, solutions selling, insight selling, negotiation and advanced client management skills Ability to work with product category sales team members Strong business, financial, operations and technology acumen Ability to analyze business and industry trends to create tailored solutions for prospects based upon Staples value proposition Ability to function independently with minimal daily supervision Ability and motivation to find, develop, and close sales Demonstrated work ethic, self-disciplined Ability to succeed in a competitive selling or goal-oriented environment Ability to be coached and to incorporate feedback Professional appearance and demeanor Strong organization and time management skills. Effective Selling Skills Utilizing professional selling skills Discover prospects incremental and programmatic needs Effectively communicates Staples value propositions, capabilities, products and assortments including all categories Capable of overcoming objections and closing the sale.