Associate Category Merchant
Staples CanadaFramingham, Massachusetts, United States
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Staples is a business to business company that aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers' needs.
Job Description
We are seeking an Associate Category Merchant to join our merchandising team at Staples. As an Associate Category Merchant, you will develop and execute a business plan to achieve budgeted sales and margin goals, and be responsible for the P&L for assigned product categories.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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
