Supplies Sales Expert - Retail Account

HP•TW2MA - Teleworker/Offsite-USA-MA, MA

1d•$160,000 - $210,500•Remote

About The Position

The Supplies Sales Expert – Retail Account is responsible for driving profitable growth of HP’s supplies portfolio within assigned retail accounts by applying deep subject matter expertise, consultative selling techniques, and strategic account planning. This role is regarded as a trusted advisor to retail partners, frequently engaging with senior stakeholders to align HP solutions with business objectives. The Supplies Sales Expert leads complex sales initiatives, influences account strategies, and provides expert guidance on process improvements, sales execution, and growth opportunities, while exercising significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies.

Requirements

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience or demonstrated competence.
Typically, 7–10 years of experience in sales, account management, consultative selling, or a related field, preferably within retail, consumer products, or technology-driven environments.
Proven experience managing complex accounts, influencing customer decision-makers, and driving growth through strategic sales execution.
Sales & Business Expertise
Enterprise & Retail Sales
Business Development & Account Strategy
Supplies & Consumables Sales
Value Proposition & Solution Selling
Sales Process & Pipeline Management
Contract & Commercial Negotiation
Customer & Market Focus
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Retail & Consumer Market Dynamics
Customer Centricity
Data Analysis & Insight Generation
Competitive & Industry Awareness
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Effective Communication & Executive Presence
Results Orientation
Digital Fluency
Learning Agility
Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for HP Supplies, leveraging advanced product, category, and market knowledge to position value propositions effectively within assigned retail accounts.
Develop and own account strategies and supply growth plans, identifying opportunities across assortment, placement, promotion, pricing, and execution in collaboration with account managers.
Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with retail partners, including senior and executive-level stakeholders, by gaining a deep understanding of their business priorities, challenges, and growth objectives.
Identify, qualify, and advance upsell, cross-sell, and expansion opportunities within existing retail accounts to drive sustained revenue growth.
Analyze sales performance, retail data, and market trends to generate insights and recommendations that inform account strategy, forecasts, and execution priorities.
Lead and contribute expertise to cross-functional initiatives involving sales, category management, marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure seamless execution and customer outcomes.
Actively participate in negotiations related to commercial programs, promotional activity, and supplies initiatives to ensure mutually beneficial and profitable outcomes.
Represent HP professionally with external customers and partners, reinforcing HP’s leadership position within the retail supply ecosystem.
Utilize CRM and sales enablement tools to manage pipeline, track activities, maintain account documentation, and support disciplined sales processes.
Mentor and guide junior sales team members by sharing best practices, category expertise, and consultative selling approaches.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
13 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave