Merchandising Intern - June 2025 (Hybrid)

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

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Remote/On-site On-site Job ID 27350 Category Internship & Co-ops Date posted 10/29/2024

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:

The Merchandising buy side department at Staples manages the master product assortment for all channels, concentrating on dotcom and our contract business. Merchandising is in charge of bringing in the most exciting products at the right prices and quantities to ultimately drive sales, and profit, and to deliver the best customer experience. As a member of the Merchandising group, you will work with different departments around Staples including Staples Brands Group, Strategy, Finance, Marketing, and Store Operations.  As a Merchandising Product Specialist, your primary responsibility is to manage SKU and vendor set-up, conduct market research, and support the Merchandise Buyer. Training through classes from Merchant Academy.

Product Specialist Categories you may be considered for: Furniture & Breakroom, Janitorial, Facilities, Ink & Toner, Paper, Shredders, Office Products and Essentials, Technology, Toys, Backpacks, and School Supplies.

Responsibilities:

Attend vendor meetings to collaborate on business plans and gain exposure to new products.

Work closely with vendors and internal teams to launch new-to-market products, vendor program agreements, and price change worksheets.

Proactively manage the SKU and Vendor setup and maintenance process

Communicate new information to Planners and Inventory Analysts

Conduct market research, gather industry data, track trends, competitive shopping

Process RTV’s, price changes, price protection, coupons/rebates, and markdowns

Retrieve/source financial data/reports to conduct weekly/seasonal reviews of performance with the Buyer

Collaborate frequently with other departments in Merchandising and the company

Answer emails and calls in a timely manner from sellers on products and vendors.

What’s needed - Basic Qualifications:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing, enrolled

Must be a rising senior (graduating May 2026) enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits

Requires a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Strong Excel skills; ability to use a pivot table

What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:

Passionate about retail and merchandising

Retail Experience

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.

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