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

Our marketing team is charged with an important task – sharing our Staples story. We use customer data and analytics to help us understand and improve our customers’ experiences, drive customer retention and encourage brand loyalty. Our team is diverse, with skillsets and responsibilities ranging from graphic design, content creation and performance marketing to internal communications and loyalty & rewards programs. We work together to provide expertise and guidance, so that the Staples brand is well represented in all areas. 

The Manager of Merchandising Marketplace oversees the online marketplace merchandising efforts. Responsibilities include developing strategic merchandising plans to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions while ensuring a seamless customer experience. The candidate should have strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and digital merchandising, coupled with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and execute online marketplace merchandising strategies.
• Oversee product assortment and selection to drive category growth.
• Implement competitive pricing strategies and promotional campaigns.
• Analyze marketplace performance to inform decisions and improve results.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on strategies.
• Optimize product pages for customer experience.
• Stay current on industry trends and competitive insights.

What you bring to the table: 

• Experience supporting third-party marketplace merchandising.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and vendor negotiation.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising or category management.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.

What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience with advanced analytics platforms like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with Amazon and/or Walmart Seller Central platforms.
• Familiarity with merchandising software and ERP systems.
• Certification in Project Management or Supply Chain Management.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays) 
• 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.

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.