Be the reason

Staples Promotional Products leads the industry with design expertise, best in class technology and inspiring creativity.  SPP offers hundreds of customizable products – from coolers to notebooks – that allow companies to maximize brand recognition and reach thousands of people at a low cost.

What you’ll be doing: 

The SPP Strategic Merchandiser will be responsible for collaborating with Account Services Leads & Sales Teams to create the merchandise strategies for key strategic accounts and source corresponding products for ad-hoc (“Special”) orders and online branded merchandise collections. This role involves creating value through an on-brand, on-goal product selection and contributing to program revenue targets, vendor placement KPIs, and customer retention.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborating with Account Services Leads & Sales Teams to create merchandise strategies for key strategic accounts.
• Sourcing products for ad-hoc (“Special”) orders and online branded merchandise collections.
• Mentoring Merchandising Specialists in line with organizational focus areas and goals.
• Working closely with vendor partners to craft product solutions based on project scope and secure/negotiate pricing and proofs.
• Engaging with multiple departments and roles including Account Service Leads, Program Specialists, Account Service Coordinators, Graphics, Purchasing Analysts, and Sales Teams.
• Attending strategy meetings, tradeshows, and related customer meetings to present merchandise assortment or provide direction.
• Developing and executing a strategic merchandising plan to achieve budgeted goals in sales and maintain margin in a competitive digital ecosystem.
• Analyzing performance and informing decisions for merchant strategy for both client opportunities and vertical product suggestions.
• Providing guidance for orders requiring Licensing Requirements (MLB, NHL, etc.) and assisting in sourcing for complex quote orders for the Sales Team.
• Supporting Business Development with creative requests for new or retention clients.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong “business” communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders and support functions.
• Strong professional acumen and skills in salesmanship and managing difficult relationships.
• Self-motivated and energetic personality.
• Solid PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated project management and collaboration skills.
• Teamwork and flexibility are essential.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure.
• Good judgment in all aspects.
• Demonstrated ability to provide product recommendations that support the overarching strategy of a business.
• Strong knowledge of product merchandising, industry trends, and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize projects based on business needs and timelines.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in product marketing, merchandising, or a related field.
• Experience in planning, managing, and executing successful product ideas that impact business goals.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly proficient business written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of trends for every industry that impacts the promotional product business.
• Promotional products merchandising or purchasing skills an asset.

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.