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

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop deep understanding of customer needs and shopping behaviors
• Define then accelerate emerging trends driving an immediate return to the office and how office 
• space will be used in the future
• Responsible for selecting vendors, brands, and products to be sold
• Showcase strategy and assortment during annual Line Review Meeting
• Develop and execute a business plan to surpass budgeted sales and margin growth
• Develop logistics strategy and execute with Inventory Team
• Develop promotional and price strategy and execute with Pricing Team.
• Develop marketing plan and execute with Marketing Team.
• Develop strategy to improve shopping experience (i.e., website) and execute with Digital Team.
• Develop execution plans for Staples Business Advantage Inside and Outside Sales Teams

What you bring to the table:

• Proven ability to drive sales and margin results 
• Expertise in site metrics, such as visits, conversion, AOV, frequency, engagement
• Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated in-depth proficiency in financial acumen and analysis 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to influence at multiple levels
• Deep understanding of tactics to drive eCommerce sales 
• Understanding of tactics to drive human sales force 
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships (internal and external)
• Accomplished in holding a team accountable to achieve measurable results 
• PC literate with the strong abilities in Excel

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications: (Measurable only)

• 3+ years of experience in buying related functions (buying/merchandising

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Multiple category experience including large P&L management is preferred

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays) 
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more! 

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.