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

The Vendor Partnership Program (VPP) is a critical part of the Staples merchandising organization, helping strengthen relationships with our most strategic supplier partners while driving sales growth and business alignment. As a Vendor Partnership Program Specialist, you will serve as a key liaison between vendors, merchandising, marketing, and sales teams, ensuring the successful execution of program initiatives, reporting, incentives, and engagement activities.

What you will be doing:
• Partner with vendors and merchants to align business objectives and drive growth opportunities.
• Support annual Vendor Partnership Program renewal discussions and ongoing program administration.
• Serve as the primary VPP contact for Business Essentials categories.
• Ensure execution of digital marketing assets and promotional opportunities.
• Administer seller incentive programs through the MyIncentives/Workstride platform.
• Generate monthly and bi-monthly reporting for vendor partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve reporting and operational efficiencies.
• Support additional program initiatives and sampling programs.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across functions.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

What's needed: Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience .
• 2+ years of experience in merchandising, vendor management, sales support, marketing, business operations, project coordination, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting vendor programs or supplier partnerships.
• Experience with incentive platforms and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of retail, merchandising, or B2B sales environments.

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!

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity.  In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.

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

Chez Staples, « inclusion » est un mot d'action. Il représente ce que nous faisons pour garantir que tous les employés se sentent valorisés et soutenus afin de contribuer à leur plein potentiel. Lorsque nous opérons de manière inclusive, la diversité suit naturellement. C'est pourquoi nous travaillons dur pour favoriser une culture inclusive, car nous recherchons des employés ayant des perspectives uniques et variées et des domaines d'expertise divers. Le résultat est un meilleur environnement de travail et une réflexion innovante qui nous aide à dépasser les attentes de nos clients – grâce à la force des personnes derrière notre marque emblématique.

Staples est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, statut de vétéran protégé, handicap ou toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.