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 will be doing:

• Lead a high-performing team focused on driving data-driven insights, operational excellence, and strategic execution across our marketplace business.
• Oversee the development and delivery of performance dashboards, KPIs, and actionable insights to track business health and identify growth opportunities.
• Design and optimize operational processes, including onboarding, product catalog management, seller enablement, and promotional execution to ensure seamless scalability and compliance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Technology, Finance, Marketing, and Category Management teams to develop initiatives that improve marketplace competitiveness, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze marketplace trends, competitor benchmarks, and customer data to inform strategy, presenting recommendations to senior leadership and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage vendor and partner relationships, ensuring service-level agreements are met and the marketplace operates efficiently.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, business reviews, and performance updates.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong leadership, people management, and team development capabilities that foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Outstanding communication, storytelling, and presentation abilities to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• A structured, process-driven approach to challenges, with a continuous drive to improve efficiency, scalability, and cross-functional execution.

What’s needed: Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in marketplace management, e-commerce operations, analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing operational processes end-to-end.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and scaling processes that enhance operational efficiency and support long-term business growth.
• Strong proficiency in analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree in related discipline.
• Experience in a high-growth digital marketplace environment.
• Familiarity with marketplace technologies, seller platforms, and operational tools (e.g., OMS, PIM, CRM).
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Background in vendor management and/or third-party partner oversight.

We Offer:

• An inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• The opportunity to impact the company’s ability to meet revenue, profit, and growth objectives within an innovative marketplace segment.
• A chance to work with a collaborative, cross-functional team in a business that values insights, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, along with clear opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

Chez Staples, « inclusion » est un mot d'action. Il représente ce que nous faisons pour garantir que tous les employés se sentent valorisés et soutenus afin de contribuer à leur plein potentiel. Lorsque nous opérons de manière inclusive, la diversité suit naturellement. C'est pourquoi nous travaillons dur pour favoriser une culture inclusive, car nous recherchons des employés ayant des perspectives uniques et variées et des domaines d'expertise divers. Le résultat est un meilleur environnement de travail et une réflexion innovante qui nous aide à dépasser les attentes de nos clients – grâce à la force des personnes derrière notre marque emblématique.

Staples est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, statut de vétéran protégé, handicap ou toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.