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

We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. We have student and graduate opportunities where you’ll help the Staples, Inc. organization be more successful and productive while building a purposeful career. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, co-op, or an entry-level role, we’ll help you develop the technical and soft skills you need to thrive in the future.

This intern position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples, Inc. Corporate Headquarters in Framingham, MA. 

Target Start Date: June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program)  

Position Overview:

Our Category Development team determines our assortment of Private Brands products and works cross-functionally to bring those products to life and increase Private Brands penetration.  

The Category Development Intern will lead the execution of a strategic category initiative and support bringing our Private Brand products to life.

• Analyze internal data and conduct competitor research to identify trends and make product recommendations
• Define key product features and secure cross-functional alignment
• Build a business case for new product(s) recommendations and present to Director-level stakeholders
• Partner with Brand Strategy to develop consumer-focused packaging and messaging
• Analyze performance data and provide actionable recommendations

What you bring to the table:

• Ability to influence without authority
• Analytical problem solver who can take complex data and distill it into a meaningful and coherent story and use it to drive business decisions
• Structured thinker who combines data and intuition to shape product recommendations
• Strong communication with skill in presenting complex ideas clearly
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented team player
• A strong executor, comfortable with ambiguity and tight deadlines  
• Thrives in a collaborative corporate setting with a positive, professional attitude

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• Must be a rising senior (graduating May 2026), enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits 
• 3+ years of category management, merchandising, or consulting experience 

What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative 
• Able to multi-task and be flexible to new initiatives 

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.