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Staples Canada · 2 months ago

Growth Initiatives Specialist-Framingham, MA

Staples Canada is seeking a Growth Initiatives Implementation Specialist to support internal and field teams in executing strategic growth initiatives across retail locations. The role involves managing merchandising changes, store updates, and operational improvements while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments.

E-CommerceInformation TechnologyOffice Supplies

Responsibilities

Support Growth Initiatives: Assist internal and field teams with activities related to growth initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate execution
Leadership & Communication: Manage and communicate strategic changes to internal teams and stores providing clear direction and guidance to field operations
Organizational Management: Maintain and update information across various groups, including floor plans, fixture and signage changes, and inventory updates
Merchandise Communication: Prepare weekly merchandise communication materials for field operations and respond to inquiries regarding initiative implementation
Category & Assortment Alignment: Partner with internal teams to ensure stores are correctly assigned to category assortments for accurate replenishment and forecasting
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Fixtures & Equipment, Signing, and Loss Prevention teams to coordinate fixtures, signage, security devices, and other in-store displays associated with initiative updates

Qualification

Retail merchandising experienceMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsAI tools familiarityInventory management systemsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Experience: 1–3 years of retail merchandising or planogram experience
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain accurate records across teams
Leadership Skills: Capable of guiding teams through strategic changes effectively

Preferred

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with retail operations and inventory management systems
Ability to leverage AI tools and concepts as part of the workflow

Benefits

Generous amount of paid time off
401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with many more optional benefits.
Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)

Company

Staples Canada

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STAPLES Canada is a company that sells office supplies, technology and equipments.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian McDougall
Chief Retail Officer
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