Staples is a thriving organization focused on providing innovative products and services solutions for working and learning. The Merchandising – Services Intern will support the team in driving sales and profit growth for various services through market research, competitive analysis, and collaboration with internal and external partners.
Responsibilities
Conduct market research, gather industry data, track trends, themes, competitive shopping to assist with item selection and new service offerings
Competition analysis involving creating and maintaining promotional calendar and sharing relevant information with Manager regarding relevant data, eg online experience, new product or service ideas, notable promotions, presentations or pricing strategies
Maintain internal merchandising marketing calendar by entering promotions, price changes, coupon codes into appropriate databases
Retrieve/source financial data in order to conduct weekly/seasonal business reviews, specific to financial goals, with Manager
Attend vendor meetings to collaborate on business plans and gain exposure to new products and services.
Communicate new information to cross functional partners eg Marketing, Operations, Inventory, etc
Answer emails and calls in a timely manner from external vendors or internal cross functional partners
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing or a related field
Must be a rising junior or senior (graduating by May 2027) enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred
Retail Experience or Passion for Retail/Merchandising
Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through effectively
Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Able to work independently and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and departments
Benefits
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
