Role Overview
Staples is hiring a mid-level Inside Furniture Account Representative (Remote). This is a contract role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Some of what you will do:
The Inside Furniture Account Representative is responsible for developing furniture sales in new and existing SMB (small and medium business) nationally. The FAR serves as the contract furniture subject matter expert for his/her assigned sales representatives or owned accounts and works with them to access and persuade the customer’s furniture buyers. The FAR leverages Office Products team members to generate leads and opportunities to achieve independent quotas. The FAR also manages the day-to-day needs in existing furniture accounts and is expected to carry his/her own book of business.
Specifically, You Will:
- Leverages the OP organization to increase furniture penetration within existing accounts and does independent prospecting work to seek new business opportunities.
- Manages day-to-day relationship with existing customers by developing a high value-add relationship with decision makers.
- Achieve contract and commodity Furniture revenue and gross margin targets in defined territory (team goal and own book of business).
- Achieve retention and penetration furniture targets in existing furniture accounts (team goal and own book of business).
Target Segment – 2 M to 3.5 M per year in total sales focusing on Strategic, Large and Mid-Market Accounts within a specified geographic territory.
- Some of what you need:
- Post-secondary Education in Sales, Marketing or Business or equivalent level of experience.
- Proven experience in developing and delivering professional sales presentations.
- Demonstrates ability to focus on new business development initiatives where sales focus within existing customers will not be assigned.
- Technically proficient with Microsoft office and Internet with ability to learn required vendor furniture systems and case goods.
- Ability to take measurements of customers space and provide solutions.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in outside sales prospecting new business.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in facilitating collaborative meetings to develop strategic working relationships with one or more of the following audiences: CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, Facility Managers, Building Officials, Procurement Managers, Architects, Designers and Building Contractors.
Additional Information:
Office environment – Hybrid/Remote
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
And more…
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We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Inside Furniture Account Representative (Remote) position at Staples?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Staples. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Inside Furniture Account Representative (Remote) position at Staples located?
This position is based in CA. Staples has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Inside Furniture Account Representative (Remote) at Staples earn?
Staples has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Inside Furniture Account Representative (Remote) role at Staples posted?
This role was posted on April 16, 2026 (60 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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