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Merchandise Specialist

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

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  • Full time
  • Level: Entry and mid
  • Travel: Hybrid
  • Base Salary: N/A

When we work together, challenges don’t stand a chance.

Be the reason — the expertise you bring to the table, your keen eye for customer insights, and your passion for analytics. So join our team and you’ll own product lines and drive profit. And we’ll help you build a future merchandised exactly how you want.

Success Profile

  • Adaptable
  • Analytical
  • Communicator
  • Detail-oriented
  • Insightful
  • Problem-solver

Our Culture

People are at the heart of what we do, and we take care of our people. We’re the kind of company that invests in you because you invest in us. At Staples, we thrive on challenges, we believe in the power of what can be, and we support change with purpose. So, bring your win-together attitude and we’ll surround you with like-minded experts who are looking to make an impact for our customers, our community, and our teams.

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"What I love about this department is that every day brings a new challenge, and every day you get the chance to collaborate with a variety of different teams. This allows us to really figure out what our passions are and what we want to pursue."

Merchandising Specialist

Meet Louise, Associate Category Merchant

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Total Rewards

  • Compensation & Incentives
    Competitive base salary
  • Paid Time Off
    22 days plus 7 major holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • 401(k) Matching
    Company match 401(k) plan
  • Discounts
    Online and retail discounts
  • Wellness
    Physical and mental health wellness programs
  • On-site Amenities
    Daycare, cafeteria, fitness center, and coffee shop at our HQ

Merchandise Specialist

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

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Job ID 7318 Category Merchandising Date posted 04/10/2024

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’ll be doing:

  • Launch features to meet business needs in partnership with engineering, design, and business stakeholders.
  • Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes.
  • Achieve goals by communicating how individual and team contributions align with Staples' vision and the team’s objectives.
  • Possess an organizational awareness to effect results by influencing partners through appropriate organization channels.
  • Incorporate innovation into daily execution.
  • Support the Category Merchant in driving profitable sales for the company.

What you bring to the table:

  • Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task.
  • Work collaboratively with partners from across the business to curate and manage assortments and promotions in our systems, liaise with vendors and perform other category management activities across our dotcom and/or business-to-business eCommerce platforms.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to learn fast and think on your feet.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of prior work experience in business or related field
  • 1+ year using Microsoft Suite (MS Excel skills a MUST).

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or 1-2 years’ experience in business or related field
  • Intermediate level systems experience with databases, AS400 systems and spreadsheets
  • 6+ months merchandising and print experience
  • 6+ months analytical/financial experience

We Offer:

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

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.

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