Be the reason

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: 

• Launch features to meet business needs in partnership with engineering, design and business stakeholders. 
• Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes. 
• Achieves goals by communicating how individual and team contributions align with Staples' vision and the team’s objectives. 
• Possesses an organizational awareness to effect results by influencing partners through appropriate organization channels 
• Incorporates innovation into daily execution

What you bring to the table: 

• Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Support the Category Merchant in driving profitable sales for the company.
• Work collaboratively with partners from across the business to curate and manage assortments 
• and promotions in our systems, liaise with vendors and perform other category management 
• activities across our dotcom and/or business-to-business eCommerce platforms.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess strong communications and 
• organizational skills, are detail-oriented and enjoy working both collaboratively and independently 
• to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to learn fast and think on your feet.
• Skilled in Microsoft Suite (MS Excel skills a MUST)

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications: 

• 1+ years’ prior work experience in business or related field
• 1+ years using Microsoft Suite

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degreeor 1-2 years’ experience in business or related field
• Intermediate level systems experience with databases, AS400 systems and spreadsheets 
• 6+ months merchandising and print experience 
• 6+ months analytical/financial experience

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.