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This role will be responsible for planning media programs on behalf of Staples’s largest brands (think vendor partners – like Hewlett Packard, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Clorox, Newell, 3M etc.).  The Staples Media Network Team is a highly visible team with aggressive growth goals. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing business. The Media Planner, Staples Media Network will be on the strategy & planning team, and work closely alongside the sales/partnerships & account management team to execute retail media programs. This role will primarily be focused on the development of media strategy, planning, and creative development. This role will ensure flawless execution of the preparation for campaign launch. A key component to the success of this role will be to understand the role that retail media plays within the brand’s larger marketing strategy. This individual will be curious and skilled in media, ecommerce & the retail space. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage and own key team documents to facilitate team organization i.e., media program budget trackers, flowcharts, creative specs, promotional calendar, etc. and take every opportunity to refine, optimize processes to work smarter and more efficiently.
• Opportunity to shadow/participate in ‘new business’ pitches or media recommendations to expand vendors (‘clients’) for the vendor media program.
• Leading the media planning process for a book of vendors; incorporate direction from all key stakeholders & deliver success on campaign KPIs.
• Ensure that campaigns are ready to activate and handed off to media activation team accurately. 
• Cross functional collaboration with Staples internal teams i.e., merchandising, marketing, paid media, go to market/promotions, customer experience, site merchandising.
• Manage all campaign details for assigned vendor campaigns, will include being day to day planning & creative contact for Staples vendor partners and multiple media agencies.

What you bring to the table:

• Knowledge and experience media planning for a recognizable brand.
• Ability to communicate the business value of digital media and understand how it contributes to the ability to drive sales for brands.
• Strong process and organizational skills, work well in a face-paced team setting, and familiar with multiple digital media channels.
• Must be relationship driven - building credible and trusting relationships in a dynamic environment with a broad range of colleagues, executive stakeholders & business partners (internal + external).
• Client facing experience – polished & clear communication.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with unique deliverables and timelines.
• Comfortable with leading calls.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

•  2+ years of advertising/media planning experience serving clients 

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a retail media network or with retail brands is a plus 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

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 perks and benefits

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. 

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.