**Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.** We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. We have student and graduate opportunities where you’ll help the Staples, Inc. organization be more successful and productive while building a purposeful career. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, co-op, or an entry-level role, we’ll help you develop the technical and soft skills you need to thrive in the future. As a Salesforce Intern, you will work closely with our Revenue and Analytics team to help manage and optimize our Salesforce environment. You’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience in the software development lifecycle and be involved in implementing and supporting various Salesforce features to meet critical business needs. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in CRM systems, specifically in Salesforce administration and development. **_This intern position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples Promotional Products Headquarters in St. Louis, MO._** **Target Start Date:** June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program) **Note: This position is not eligible for CPT/OPT status.** **What you’ll be doing:** • Assist in building a forecasting model for e-store business, leveraging historical sales data and external factors • Gather requirements from cross-functional partners to optimize sales user data and reporting needs • Develop and maintain data models from disparate sources, ensuring accuracy and usability • Create dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Salesforce, and Power BI to improve data accessibility • Analyze CRM data to identify sales patterns, customer engagement trends, and process inefficiencies • Assist in mapping the sales organization and customers on territory maps in Salesforce to enhance sales planning and regional insights • Assist in developing an opportunity tracker in Salesforce and creating a dashboard to monitor its performance • Collect requirements and define key data points for accurate and granular reporting • Assist in segmenting customer data to refine targeted sales strategies **What’s needed - Basic Qualifications:** + Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. + Strong MS Office skills – Especially Excel + Proficiency in Salesforce Reporting and Dashboards, Python, or R for data analysis + Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) + Understanding of forecasting models and statistical techniques is a plus + Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights + Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and an interest in data analysis **What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:** + Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative. + Able to multi-task and be flexible to new initiatives. + Basic knowledge of Salesforce Reporting and Dashboards + Advanced Excel Skills Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, 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.