Job Shift: Day (1st shift) Job Identification: 51137 Job Category: Merchandising Job Schedule: Full time Hybrid The Merchandise Specialist at Staples Retail is transforming modern working and learning. Our Merchandising organization offers entry level opportunities with training, mentoring, and promotional opportunities to grow within the Merchandising team. Starting as a Merchandising Specialist, you will learn about competitive analysis, promotional planning, market research, identifying trends and new products, SKU set-up/maintenance, proofing marketing assets, and more. Our people are the heart of our success, and we believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create, and do. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of cross functional teams including Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory Planning, Store Operations, eCommerce, and Stores to name a few. Learn about and impact store merchandise and sales: + 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 Essential skills and experience: + High school degree or Bachelor’s degree; recent college grads welcome to apply + Strong Microsoft Office skills + Strong Excel skills; ability to use a pivot table and calculate/enter formulas such as v-lookups, SumIf and IfError. + Strong organization skills + Strong math skills + Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative + Able to multi-task and be flexible to new initiatives Preferred skills and experience: + Bachelor’s degree + Interest to learn about retail and merchandising Get great perks. + Generous amount of paid time off + Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and 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 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