Merchandise Specialist

2 weeks ago

Framingham, United States Staples Stores Full time

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 at the Lab
- Manage the Ad Sign off process and digital marketing assets with support
- Proactively manage the SKU and Vendor set up and maintenance process
- Process product returns, price changes, price protection, coupons/rebates, and markdowns
- Retrieve/source financial data/reports to review 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
- 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
- Strong math skills

**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

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The world of working and learning has changed. This is your opportunity to be a part of a brand transformation and growth strategy within the retail industry. Staples is helping our customers and community discover innovative products, services, and inspiration that unlock what’s possible, while empowering you to unlock your potential. Our people are the heart of our success and there has never been a better time to join us as we lead the way in a new era of working and learning.

Learn more about the employee benefits, programs and perks offered at Staples
- Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law._

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