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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 seeking a Senior Category Merchant of Office Supplies & Paper  to join our dynamic team at Quill in Lincolnshire, IL. This role is responsible for managing high volume and complex product lines, driving sales and margin goals, and leading a team.

What you’ll be doing:  

• Develop and execute strategic business plans for high volume and complex product lines.
• Lead direct and cross-functional teams to create a best-in-class online shopping experience.
• Independently develop assortment strategies and select vendors for assigned product lines.
• Negotiate with vendors for the lowest total delivered cost, volume incentives, rebates, and other applicable allowances.
• Manage and coach a team of merchants responsible for the financial performance of their categories.
• Develop team members into future leaders with timely feedback and effective development plans.
• Optimize online shopping experience and revenue through search, browse, ribbons, content, imagery, and more.
• Utilize insights from web and customer analytics for online, digital, print, and sales channels.
• Jointly develop market-based pricing strategies with the pricing team.
• Responsible for promotional strategy including sales forecast, vendor negotiations, and promo allowances.

What you bring to the table:  

• Proven ability to drive sales and margin results.
• Experience with leading and managing a team.
• Ability to analyze data, understand key indicators, and make decisions using that data.
• Online merchandising experience.
• Experience in vendor negotiations.
• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a problem solver.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications  

• 8+ years of relevant experience in merchandising.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Online merchandising experience.
• Experience in vendor negotiations.
• Proven ability to drive sales and margin results.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with leading and managing a team.
• Multiple category experience including P&L management.
• Experience working with B2B customers or sales teams.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

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

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