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Senior Specialist Category Development

1 month ago


framingham, United States Staples Full time

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:

  • Demonstrate deep category management expertise through use of all data sources.
  • Support the development and execution of category strategic plans (12-18 months) to drive sales, margin and penetration that meet or exceed goals.
  • Support team in new product identification across the portfolio of Private Brands – filling product gaps or identifying whitespace. Create business cases to support new product development.
  • Support overall program by seeking product improvements, programs, and initiatives that will reduce operating costs, increase product performance, and increase sustainability.
  • Partner with merchandising leads to influence all aspects related to Private Brands including financial performance, assortment and portfolio mix, value positioning and placement.
  • Support Product Development and Sourcing team on creating tech packs and required feature/benefits.
  • Support team (including Brand Strategy team) to build compelling consumer propositions and support in the creation of compelling packaging and messaging.
  • Analyze and interpret consumer and industry trends and maintains competitive research.
  • Support category annual planning by working with Brand Strategy team to drive connection between brand strategy to individual categories.


What you bring to the table:

  • A result-focused, detailed-oriented thinker who’s equal parts creative and analytical
  • Comfortable working with and analyzing sales and market data
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
  • High sense of urgency and takes initiative as a self-starter
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently
  • Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel


What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • 1+ year of experience in category management, product development, merchandising, or management consulting within E-Commerce/Retail industry


What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in private brands


We Offer:

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more