Category Merchant Job at Staples, Framingham, MA

Qm82WHJHeEtCaitNVC9JZ0RCWFF5VTczOHc9PQ==
  • Staples
  • Framingham, MA

Job Description

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 results
  • Expertise in site metrics, such as visits, conversion, AOV, frequency, engagement
  • Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to influence at multiple levels
  • Deep understanding of tactics to drive eCommerce sales and human sales force
  • Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships (internal and external)
  • Accomplished in holding a team accountable to achieve measurable results

Qualifications:

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 experience
  • PC literate with the strong abilities in Excel
  • Multiple category experience including large P&L management

We Offer :

  • Hybrid schedule requiring 3 days per week in office in Framingham, MA office
  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible 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!

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

Similar Jobs

The H&K Group

Experienced Laborer Job at The H&K Group

 ...Landis C. Deck & Sons, a division of H&K Group, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Laborer to become a part of our team. Usually performing their duties in a utility capacity, the Laborer position entails working on construction projects, often... 

Atos

Mail Handler Job at Atos

About Atos Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 107,000 employees and annual revenue of over 11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries...

BridgeWork Partners

Associate Deputy Chief, Workforce Training Job at BridgeWork Partners

Position Summary The Associate Deputy Chief of Workforce Training is instrumental in executing and overseeing non-credit workforce education programs tailored to meet immediate employer demands and deliver impactful training outcomes. Reporting to the Deputy Chief ...

Trackline

Dynamic Positioning Instructor Job at Trackline

Well regarded maritime training facility is seeking a Dynamic Positioning instructor to add to their team of maritime professionals. You will teach DP and other maritime classes you may be qualified for and share your knowledge with mariners. This requires you hold a valid...

ICON

CRA II and Senior CRA Job at ICON

 ...CRA II and Senior CRA - Home-based in the U.S. ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. Were proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape...