Quill Merchandising Intern - June 2026
Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
- Full time
- Remote
- $21 - $24 per hour
Join a team that powers everyday impact.
At Quill, a proud member of the Staples family of brands, we help businesses thrive by delivering essential products, smart solutions, and award-winning customer support. From paper and print to tech and custom services, we provide what teams need to get work done—seamlessly and affordably.
When you join Quill, you’re not just supporting customers—you’re part of a company where every workday is an opportunity to make a difference.
Total Rewards
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- Compensation & Incentives
- Competitive pay + bonuses
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- Paid Time Off
- Vacation & Sickness including 8 Paid Holidays
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- Wellness Programs
- Physical and mental wellness programs
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- Work-Life Balance
- Healthy work-life balance
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- Discounts
- Enjoy online and retail discounts
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- 401(k) Matching
- Company match 401(k) plan
Quill Merchandising Intern - June 2026
Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
ApplyStaples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.
Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies.
Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential services, solutions, and award-winning customer support to help our customers – and our people – thrive. When you partner with Quill, as a customer or as an associate, every workday is more rewarding.
We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. We have student and graduate opportunities where you’ll help the Staples, Inc. organization be more successful and productive while building a purposeful career. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, co-op, or an entry-level role, we’ll help you develop the technical and soft skills you need to thrive in the future.
This position is a minimum of 4 days in the office with flexibility for remote work on Fridays. This position is based out of the Quill Corporate facility in Lincolnshire, IL.
Target Start Date: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program)
Intern Pay Rate: $21 - $24 per hour
What you bring to the table:
- Collaborative – able to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Customer Focused – able to identify and understand internal or external customer needs and interests and deliver customer-centric solutions
- Inclusive – dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment consisting of diverse individuals from varying backgrounds and cultures
- Innovative – develop new insights; question conventional approaches; encourage new ideas; design and implement new solutions
- Self-Developer – actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
What you’ll be doing:
- Analyze sales and market trends to develop category growth strategies across cross-functional teams, and present findings to a variety of groups
- Become an expert in e-commerce – create best-in-class assortment and content for the Quill.com customer to increase engagement and drive category growth
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
- Must be a rising junior, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proficient Excel skills: the ability to use a pivot table
What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:
- Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative
- Able to multitask and be flexible to new initiatives
The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, business considerations, geography, and internal equity. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, 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.
Success Profile
What makes a great sales representative at Staples? Take a look and see how you match up.
- Collaborative
- Entrepreneurial
- Adaptable
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
- Team player
Our Culture
At Quill, we’re totally obsessed with our customers. Whether it’s tracking down that new favorite pen, offering instant savings, or making someone’s day with unexpected rewards, we take pride in being the team that helps businesses win. We believe in anticipating needs, delivering expert service with a personal touch, and making every interaction feel real — because it is. Cross-team collaboration is our office standard, because delivering for our customers starts with delivering for each other. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, meet challenges head-on, and serve the next generation of business owners, there's only one thing missing at Quill: That’s you.
Career Path
There are plenty of places to take your career at Staples.
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Starting roles
- Inside Sales Business Development Specialist
- Category Specialist (Furniture, Technology or Print)
- Site Development / Reactivation Specialist
- Inside Sales Account Manager
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Mid-level roles
- Key Account Manager
- Field Sales
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Manager roles
- Inside Sales Team Manager
- Sr. Team Manager
- Field Sales Manager
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