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

While you may know Staples as the world’s leading office supply company, Staples Promotional Products – a division of Staples – is a national leader in the promotional products industry. At Staples Promotional Products, we help customers build love for their brands with customized merchandise solutions. Whatever story they want to tell, connection they want to make, or goal they need to deliver, Staples Promo makes it easy to design promo experiences that create lasting impact. Join our winning team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute annual marketing and communication plans for customer programs.
• Lead email marketing and lead-nurture/conversion campaigns using Marketo, including enhancing functionality in collaboration with the SPP US team.
• Analyze program performance data to refine strategies and drive success.
• Conduct in-depth brand analysis to craft tailored marketing strategies.
• Support Business Development through customer case studies and targeted marketing campaigns.
• Manage e-blasts, e-store promotions, and printed flyers, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Oversee core customer marketing executions like print catalogues, sponsorships, and event support.
• Create Statements of Work (SOWs) and guide agency-style deliverables for customers.
• Manage media budgets and adhere to financial guidelines.
• Produce webcasts, presentations, and talk tracks for customer and vendor initiatives.
• Ensure all communications align with marketing strategies, brand standards, and compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate with US and UK divisions to share assets and ideas within the Canadian organization.

What You Bring to the Table

• Strong communication and marketing expertise, particularly in communication strategies and creative direction.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and business-focused communication.
• Skilled in writing tactical communication plans and materials.
• Knowledge of industry regulations impacting marketing communications.
• Ability to present and pitch ideas convincingly.
• Proven capacity to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills for influencing and negotiating across diverse teams and levels.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect projects and identify opportunities.
• Experience with website development and maintenance.
• Bilingual proficiency (French/English) is a plus.

Basic Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a B2B Marketing Communications role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage interactions with multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 3+ years of experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Google Analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Business Administration.
• Familiarity with industry regulations impacting marketing communications.
• Talent for building relationships and fostering collaboration with business partners to achieve mutually beneficial solutions.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary 
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Centre.
• Flexible PTO and Holiday Schedule (10 observed paid holiday), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match RRSP, Benefits and Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs.
• Growth & development opportunities.

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.