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Staples Canada · 22 hours ago

Merchandise Specialist-Framingham, MA

positionFramingham, MA, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Staples Canada is transforming modern working and learning through its Omni Merchandising organization, offering entry-level opportunities for growth within the Merchandising team. As a Merchandise Specialist, you will engage in competitive analysis, promotional planning, and market research while collaborating with various cross-functional teams.

E-CommerceInformation TechnologyOffice Supplies

Responsibilities

Attend vendor meetings to collaborate on business plans and gain exposure to new products
Conduct market research, gather industry data, track trends, competitive shopping
Work with vendors and internal teams to launch new to market products, vendor program agreements and price change worksheets
Obtain samples and assist with POG and Promo set up in our in-house Lab
Manage the approval process for all physical and digital marketing assets
Proactively manage the SKU and Vendor set up and maintenance process
Process product returns, price changes, price protection, coupons/rebates, and markdowns
Source financial data and reports, to review sales performance with Buyer
Answer communication from stores on products and vendors; other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelMarket researchCompetitive analysisOrganizational skillsMath skillsInterest in merchandisingMulti-taskingTeam collaborationAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Currently pursuing or recently completed (within the last 1–2 years) a Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field; recent college grads welcome to apply
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IFERROR)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong math skills
Interest in merchandising
Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative
Ability to multi‑task and be flexible to new initiatives

Benefits

Generous amount of paid time off
Flexible work arrangements, including flexible work hours
401(k) plan with a company match, variety of benefits and options, associate resource groups
Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)
Corporate office includes a café (i.e., coffee, cappuccinos, teas), 24/7 fitness center, convenience store, on-site dry cleaning, Chef Louie’s Cafeteria, and more

Company

Staples Canada

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STAPLES Canada is a company that sells office supplies, technology and equipments.
dateFounded in 1991
location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, CAN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.staples.ca

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian McDougall
Chief Retail Officer
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