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Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our world class sales and sales support teams work directly with businesses of all sizes to offer products and services to meet our customers’ unique needs. We are committed to understanding our customers and use best-in-class sales tools and technology to find the best solutions. We’re constantly discovering new ways to reach our goals, taking time to develop our skills and investing in our career growth, so we can enjoy lucrative opportunities and grow our careers both within and beyond sales.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Sales Growth & Strategy team with a focus on the Public Sector sales vertical. In this role, you’ll lead and manage key initiatives designed to improve sales execution, drive whitespace growth, and enhance data-driven decision-making. You’ll work closely with the Public Sector Sales Leadership team to align on priorities, coordinate efforts, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

What you’ll be doing:

+ Partner with Public Sector Sales Leadership to develop new sales growth initiatives grounded in data-driven insights

+ Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of growth & strategy initiatives—from discovery and planning through execution and post-launch measurement

+ Collaborate with data analysts to interpret sales performance, identify whitespace, and uncover opportunities to improve sales execution

+ Drive initiative timelines, manage documentation, and provide consistent updates to stakeholders

+ Coordinate inputs across Sales Leadership, Data Science, Sales Enablement, and other partners to ensure alignment and execution

+ Build repeatable workflows and scalable processes that improve visibility and impact of initiatives

+ Track results and support the creation of dashboards (e.g., in Tableau, Salesforce) to evaluate effectiveness

What you bring to the table:

+ Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment, especially in sales operations, sales strategy, or public sector sales settings

+ Strong business acumen with the ability to translate high-level sales growth strategies into executable project plans with clear milestones and measurable outcomes

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you can engage with diverse stakeholders (from frontline sales to VPs) and build consensus across conflicting priorities

+ Comfort navigating ambiguity and messy data; you take initiative to clean it up, make sense of it, and turn insights into action

+ A collaborative mindset and a calm, solutions-oriented approach, especially when managing competing objectives or tight timelines

+ Technical fluency with tools like Salesforce, Excel, and Tableau, and a willingness to learn new systems to drive better reporting and execution

+ A deep sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability—you follow through, raise flags early, and ensure initiatives land with impact

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

+ 3+ years of experience in project management, ideally within sales strategy, or sales operations (familiarity with public sector sales a plus).

+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

+ Demonstrated experience using data to drive project prioritization, planning, or execution.

+ Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet, Asana), CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Excel).

+ Experience consolidating and interpreting data across multiple sources, systems, or business units.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

+ PMP or similar certification is a plus.

+ Experience supporting public sector go-to-market strategies, including knowledge of government procurement cycles, compliance requirements, or vertical-specific sales motions.

+ Prior experience in a matrixed enterprise environment, coordinating across multiple business units or regions.

+ Familiarity with change management practices or leading organizational adoption of new processes or tools.

+ Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, especially when working with executive stakeholders or decentralized teams.

+ Strong business judgment and understanding of sales funnel economics, whitespace opportunity sizing, or segmentation strategy.

+ Track record of driving measurable outcomes through cross-functional projects tied to revenue, efficiency, or scalability.

+ Comfort working in ambiguous or evolving environments with minimal direction—able to balance strategic focus with tactical delivery.

+ Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members or cross-functional partners in project management best practices.

We Offer:

+ Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

+ 22 days 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!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.