Strategic Account Manager - Staples Promotional Products

Staples Promotional Products is the world's most trusted source for branded merchandise. As an unprecedented 11-time winner of the Distributor of the Year Award and the highest-ranking Canadian distributor on the North American Top 40 list, we are committed to providing outstanding service and exceptional value. That's why companies large and small, all over the world, turn to us for the resources they need to increase brand reach and visibility.

What you’ll be doing:

Manage and own the strategic corporate relationship between client/subsidiaries/partners and Staples Promotional Products Develop strategic plan to grow sales and margin within the assigned clients for all Staples Promotional Products lines of business Work with other Lines of Business to introduce and drive incremental revenue opportunities Conducts meetings and presentations with key account stake holders to drive sales and ensure excellent customer experience Provides direction and leadership to all internal departments that support customer – SPO, Merchandising, Customer Service – to ensure client needs are met Responsible for sales budgets and margin attainment Responsible for negotiating contract extensions and ensuring all contract terms are adhered to understand, communicate, and interpret brand direction for all account team members Travel to various key locations to promote our total range of services Schedule/Manage Client Business Reviews and lead strategic discussions at reviews Reports to the Field Sales Director