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The Director of Strategic Accounts is responsible for the strategy and growth of the Local Government vertical, including overall sales, account management, pricing strategy, contract amendments, and renewals for assigned cooperative contracts across the U.S. This role is focused on delivering incremental annual sales growth at a national level through business development, account management, and category collaboration. The position plays a critical role in executing a successful sales strategy and ensuring revenue and profit objectives are achieved.
Job Responsibility
Promote Staples Business' presence and solutions within the Local Government vertical (Counties, Municipalities, Special Districts, etc)
Serve as the vertical subject matter expert (SME), driving sales growth by developing and executing a Local Government strategy with key stakeholders
Engage directly with Local Government prospects and customers, in collaboration with vertical sellers and category teams
Build and maintain relationships with senior executives, procurement leaders, and administrative stakeholders across assigned cooperatives and the vertical
Continuously evaluate pricing structures to ensure contract compliance while identifying opportunities to optimize profitability
Partner with internal teams to track and report cooperative sales activity, ensuring compliance with contract terms (rebates, pricing, etc)
Provide guidance and training to Business Development, Account Executives, and Category Experts on Local Government strategies and opportunities
Support RFPs/RFIs, pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and cooperative program engagements
Requirements
Deep expertise within the Local Government sector
Strong drive, competitive mindset, and a desire to win
Resilience and the ability to turn challenges into learning opportunities
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior-level stakeholders
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build long-term customer relationships
Strong business, financial, operational, and technical acumen, with the ability to analyze trends and develop tailored solutions
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and high emotional intelligence
Established network and industry experience within Local Government
Understanding of public sector procurement, cooperative contracts, and multi-department institutional buying processes
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
8+ years of experience specializing in Local Government sales and strategy, including large, complex institutions
Nice to have
Proven success managing and growing public sector cooperative contracts within Local Government and executing associated go-to-market strategies
Experience working within Local Government (e.g., administration, procurement, finance, and dept roles)
Experience engaging with Local Government associations (e.g., procurement, facilities, or administrative networks) to drive awareness and sales opportunities
Strong business and leadership experience
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven, financially sound decisions
Deep understanding of the Local Government landscape, including procurement cycles, funding models, cooperative purchasing, and campus-wide solutions
What we offer
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)