The United States office supplies sales average over fifty million dollars every year however, the market is becoming ever more competitive with over two-thirds of the total sales coming from large wholesalers. If one can get into this market as a sales representative, it can be a very rewarding venture.

1. Education. The majority of employers will require at leas an associate’s degree. However, it is possible to become an office supplies sales rep with a high school diploma and a strong sales background.
2. Educate yourself. Being an office supplies rep requires knowledge of all types of office supplies such as furniture, digital equipment, computers, as well as all of the basic types of office supplies.
3. Nail the interview. Once you get an interview with a office supply company, be ready to undergo multiple interviews both via the phone and in person. Have a very professional appearance taking careful care to make sure all of the details of your appearance are perfect. Sales companies like people who are very observant. When being interviewed, be very outspoken and answer every question with a lot of detail as a sales person should be very outgoing and not shy around new people.