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Associate Category MerchantMassachusetts Staffing • Framingham, MA, US
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Associate Category Merchant

Associate Category Merchant

Massachusetts Staffing • Framingham, MA, US
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Staples Merchandising Team

  • 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 :

  • Develop and execute a business plan to achieve budgeted sales and margin goals.
  • Develop deep understanding of customer needs and shopping behavior as well as upcoming trends and brands in the marketplace.
  • Cross functionally collaborates with all Business Units to understand their unique customer needs and deliver an assortment and cost structure that meets those needs.
  • Responsible for the P&L for assigned product categories.
  • Develop strategies and execution plans across Business Units including Staples Business Advantage Inside and Outside Sales teams.
  • Manages category programs with all vendors including selecting items and vendors.
  • Responsible for delivering and tracking all vendor revenue and working with all business units and cross-functional partners to ensure program elements are executed upon.
  • With leadership support, negotiate with vendors for lower total delivered cost, volume incentives, rebates, advertising and other applicable allowances.
  • Showcase assortment through annual Line Reviews on each category.

    • What you bring to the table :

  • Proven ability to drive sales and margin results
  • Expertise in site metrics such as visits, conversion, AOV, frequency, engagement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence at multiple levels
  • Ability to build strategic partnerships across the organization and with vendors at the senior levels
  • Ability to hold a team accountable to achieve measurable results
  • Proactive communications; comfortable with assessing the need for immediate action
  • Exceptional time management, prioritization and organizational skills
  • Qualifications :
  • What's needed :
  • Basic Qualifications : + 4+ years' experience in buying related functions (buying / merchandising)
  • Preferred Qualifications : + Bachelor's Degree + PC skills with strong abilities in Excel

    • We Offer :

  • 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!

    • The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.

    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. For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.

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