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.

Position Overview:

Staples is seeking a highly analytical, execution-driven Product Marketing Intern to support strategic initiatives across platform growth, 3PL expansion, vendor-direct fulfillment, and enterprise services.

This is not a traditional marketing internship. The role sits at the intersection of product, operations, sales, and finance, helping translate complex logistics and platform capabilities into clear positioning, go-to-market strategy, and executive-ready materials.

The intern will gain exposure to high-impact initiatives that influence enterprise customer acquisition, competitive placement, and more.

Target Start Date: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program)   

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support go-to-market strategy for new fulfillment, 3PL, and vendor-direct initiatives

• Develop positioning, messaging, and value propositions for go-to-market segments

• Create executive-level decks for leadership and cross-functional reviews

• Conduct competitive landscape analysis (3PLs, marketplace platforms, logistics providers)

• Collaboration on marketing materials for broad enterprise usage

• Assist in pilot launch planning and sales enablement materials

• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, sales, finance, and IT

What’s Needed – Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or Strategy, related field 

• Strong analytical thinking and comfort with data

• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel (ability to build structured, executive-ready slides)

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Ability to simplify complex operational models into clear messaging

• Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

What’s Needed - Preferred Background

• Interest in logistics, marketplace platforms, or e-commerce infrastructure

• Creative and critical thinker who enjoys deep research and investigation

What Makes This Internship Different:

• Direct exposure to enterprise strategy and executive decision-making

• Real ownership of deliverables that will be presented to senior leaders

• Visibility into how a national retailer evolves into a platform and 3PL operator

• Opportunity to work on live pilots and growth initiatives

What Success Looks Like:

• Built and presented at least one executive-level strategy deck

• Contributed to a go-to-market or pilot launch plan

• Delivered competitive or customer insights that influence decision-making

• Developed a strong understanding of platform-based logistics models

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

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