Staples is a business-to-business organization seeking fresh talent with innovative ideas for their internship program. As a Merchandising Product Specialist intern, you will manage SKU and vendor set-up, conduct market research, and support the Merchandise Buyer while collaborating with various departments.
Responsibilities
Attend vendor meetings to collaborate on business plans and gain exposure to new products
Work closely with vendors and internal teams to launch new-to-market products, vendor program agreements, and price change worksheets
Proactively manage the SKU and Vendor setup and maintenance process
Communicate new information to Planners and Inventory Analysts
Conduct market research, gather industry data, track trends, and competitive shopping
Process RTV’s, price changes, price protection, coupons/rebates, and markdowns
Retrieve/source financial data/reports to conduct weekly/seasonal reviews of performance with the Buyer
Collaborate frequently with other departments in Merchandising and the company
Answer emails and calls in a timely manner from sellers on products and vendors
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business or marketing, enrolled
Must be a rising junior (graduating May 2027), enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Strong Excel skills; ability to use a pivot table
Demonstrated comfort with basic mathematical concepts; the role involves regular use of foundational math in day-to-day work
Prior experience in a retail or retail-adjacent environment, with the ability to connect work outputs to customer impact
Naturally curious and self-motivated, with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving
Preferred
Passionate about retail and merchandising
Retail Experience
Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative
Able to multitask and be flexible to new initiatives
Benefits
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
