Compensation Range : $65K-$85K

Salary range: $65K-$85K

Staples is business to business.You're what binds us together.

Imagine working for a company that has one of the broadest selections of technology products in the industry. Staples Technology Solutions (STS), a B2B Sales division of Staples Contract and Commercial provides complete solutions to businesses including data center infrastructure products and services, desktops, laptops, tablets, peripherals, and Outsourced IT solutions, including cloud services and backup. From the largest global enterprises to local commercial businesses, our STS team provides customized solutions that leverage our vast purchasing, warehousing, delivery, and logistics to meet customers everyday business needs.

What you'll be doing:

• The Senior Merchandise Specialist is an integral member of the Staples Technology Solutions team.
• You will partner alongside the Director of Merchandising to help deliver budgeted sales and profit objectives, while also acting as the primary liaison between our Vendors & Sales team.
• The Senior Merchandise Specialist is a self-led subject matter expert in their defined set of suppliers or product class.
• This position will take direct ownership of vendor relationships and manage every aspect of their go-to-market plan.
• With minimal guidance, you will analyze complex sales/industry data to create strategies that increase engagement & revenue, while balancing the profitability of your business through the development of strategic plans that reinvest funding and maximize investments.
• You will also act a product ambassador and be responsible for expanding mindshare & knowledge for the products within your portfolio.
• You will coordinate between Vendors, Sales, and Operational teams to identify and help close new opportunities, while maximizing available resources & programs.
• You will regularly engage with partners to ensure STS and all stakeholders are kept up to date on any issues & initiatives, and regularly interact with Senior level management to independently execute your defined strategy.

What you bring to the table:

• Understanding of commercial programs (MDF, Training, Compensation, Incentives) and how they correlate to sales objectives.
• Ability to cultivate vendor relationships, understand commercial assortment, and achieve financial objectives
• Develop & maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams (Product Development, Sales)
• Acts as primary point of contact for questions from Sales Organization - functioning as SME within a defined product class
• Ability to make data-driven decisions, and leverage data to influence change in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to work autonomously, with strong decision-making skills and good judgement.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines.
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to clearly communicate across all levels with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to understand, calculate and present basic P&L financials.

Qualifications :

What's needed- Basic Qualifications

• Prior experience in Merchandising or Buying
• Experience with Merchandising fundamentals (vendor management, negotiation, programs, demand general, marketing

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or relevant business experience Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and experienced in Excel (Pivots/VLOOKUP)
• Experience analysing data to identify sales opportunities within a defined product or customer segment.
• Knowledge of Commercial Technology Hardware (Computing/Peripherals) - Product landscape, key vendors
• Experience with Merchandising fundamentals (vendor management, negotiation, programs, demand gen, marketing)

We Offer:

• Competitive pay & bonus eligibility
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online/Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical & Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!