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 are inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.
What you’ll be doing:
Own delivering sales, margin, and inventory goals for ~$180M across two channels.Leverage data insights to develop an understanding of their business, identify opportunities and gaps in the current strategy and to drive decision making.Ensure products are optimally represented online for all customers to create an optimal shopping experience.Develop deep understanding of customer needs and shopping behaviors.Define then accelerate emerging trends in the technology space and how our strategy should evolve based on industry, competitor, and technology trends.Responsible for selecting vendors, brands, and products to be sold; negotiate for lower net costs through volume incentives, rebates, advertising or promotional price support.Demonstrate clear ownership and knowledge of strategy and assortment, be able to communicate and answer questions of senior leadership.Develop plans and partner cross functionally with marketing, sales, supply chain, pricing, site merchandising and more.What you bring to the table:
Ability to drive sales and margin resultsExpertise in site metrics, such as visits, conversion, AOV, frequency, engagementExceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to influence at multiple levelsDeep understanding of tactics to drive eCommerce sales and human sales forceDemonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships (internal and external)Accomplished in holding a team accountable to achieve measurable resultsQualifications:
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
6+ years' experience in buying related functions (buying/ merchandising)What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experiencePC literate with the strong abilities in ExcelMultiple category experience including large P&L managementWe Offer:
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource GroupsFlexible 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.