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Staples Merchandise Specialist in Framingham, Massachusetts
Staples is business to business . You’re what binds us together.
Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.
What you’ll be doing:
Launch features to meet business needs in partnership with engineering, design and business stakeholders.
Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes.
Achieves goals by communicating how individual and team contributions align with Staples' vision and the team’s objectives.
Possesses an organizational awareness to effect results by influencing partners through appropriate organization channels
Incorporates innovation into daily execution
What you bring to the table:
Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups
Good verbal and written communication skills
Support the Category Merchant in driving profitable sales for the company.
Work collaboratively with partners from across the business to curate and manage assortments
and promotions in our systems, liaise with vendors and perform other category management
activities across our dotcom and/or business-to-business eCommerce platforms.
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess strong communications and
organizational skills, are detail-oriented and enjoy working both collaboratively and independently
to solve problems.
Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Organized with the ability to multi-task.
Ability to learn fast and think on your feet.
Skilled in Microsoft Suite (MS Excel skills a MUST)
What’s needed - Basic Qualifications:
1+ years’ prior work experience in business or related field
1+ years using Microsoft Suite
What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degreeor 1-2 years’ experience in business or related field
Intermediate level systems experience with databases, AS400 systems and spreadsheets
6+ months merchandising and print experience
6+ months analytical/financial 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!
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.