Quill Product Specialist
Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
- Full time
- Remote
- $55,800-$75,900
Join a team that powers everyday impact.
At Quill, a proud member of the Staples family of brands, we help businesses thrive by delivering essential products, smart solutions, and award-winning customer support. From paper and print to tech and custom services, we provide what teams need to get work done—seamlessly and affordably.
When you join Quill, you’re not just supporting customers—you’re part of a company where every workday is an opportunity to make a difference.
Total Rewards
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- Compensation & Incentives
- Competitive pay + bonuses
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- Paid Time Off
- Vacation & Sickness including 8 Paid Holidays
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- Wellness Programs
- Physical and mental wellness programs
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- Work-Life Balance
- Healthy work-life balance
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- Discounts
- Enjoy online and retail discounts
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- 401(k) Matching
- Company match 401(k) plan
Quill Product Specialist
Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
ApplyStaples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.
Quill is part of the Staples family of brands and a trusted leader in office supplies. Since 1956, Quill has helped customers thrive with essential products, services, solutions, and award-winning support across office supplies, technology, custom print, and more.
As a Product Specialist, you will improve Quill’s digital shopping experience by strengthening product setup, content quality, discoverability, and online performance. You will partner across Merchandising, SKU Operations, and eCommerce to turn insights into actions that drive conversion, margin, engagement, and average order value.
What you will be doing:
- Use performance insights to recommend and implement web selling tools that improve margin, share of wallet, and average order value.
- Analyze SKU, search, keyword, and category performance to improve visibility, discoverability, and product launches.
- Evaluate product content, including attributes, descriptions, images, and third-party content, to support conversion, SEO, and Staples standards.
- Conduct competitive and market research to support item selection, category strategy, product positioning, and the customer experience.
- Support promotions by coordinating web assets, pricing, creative development, launch reviews, and site validation.
- Ensure accurate SKU setup for new items, bundles, and CD products in partnership with SKU Operations.
- Build reports and ad hoc analyses to identify sales, customer experience, and assortment opportunities.
- Resolve product-related requests from internal partners with speed and accuracy.
- Support vendor communications, issue resolution, product content maintenance, and special projects as assigned.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing deadlines, and deliver accurate, timely work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret performance trends, and translate insights into practical recommendations.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build productive relationships across internal teams and vendors.
What’s needed: Basic Qualifications:
- 1+ Year of Product/ Merchandising experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
- Online merchandising or eCommerce experience.
- Experience using product, search, category, or promotional performance data to identify opportunities and support decisions.
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!
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
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.
Success Profile
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- Collaborative
- Entrepreneurial
- Adaptable
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
- Team player
Our Culture
At Quill, we’re totally obsessed with our customers. Whether it’s tracking down that new favorite pen, offering instant savings, or making someone’s day with unexpected rewards, we take pride in being the team that helps businesses win. We believe in anticipating needs, delivering expert service with a personal touch, and making every interaction feel real — because it is. Cross-team collaboration is our office standard, because delivering for our customers starts with delivering for each other. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, meet challenges head-on, and serve the next generation of business owners, there's only one thing missing at Quill: That’s you.
Career Path
There are plenty of places to take your career at Staples.
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Starting roles
- Inside Sales Business Development Specialist
- Category Specialist (Furniture, Technology or Print)
- Site Development / Reactivation Specialist
- Inside Sales Account Manager
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Mid-level roles
- Key Account Manager
- Field Sales
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Manager roles
- Inside Sales Team Manager
- Sr. Team Manager
- Field Sales Manager
- Project Coordinator Strategic Accounts Programs Remote Sales & Sales Support
- Key Account Executive Commercial Remote, Chicago, Illinois Sales & Sales Support
- Senior Manager Digital Experience - Site Category Management Framingham, Massachusetts Technology, E-Commerce & Data Science
- Senior Manager Digital Experience - Path to Purchase (B2C) Framingham, Massachusetts Technology, E-Commerce & Data Science
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