Organization Description

Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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

While you may know Staples as the world’s leading office supply company, Staples Promotional Products – a division of Staples – is a national leader in the promotional products industry. At Staples Promotional Products, we help customers build love for their brands with customized merchandise solutions. Whatever story they want to tell, connection they want to make, or goal they need to deliver, Staples Promo makes it easy to design promo experiences that create lasting impact. Join our winning team!

What you’ll be doing:

Manage all facets of client program business in relationship to client budget and our service model.Build and maintain client relationships.Serve as the primary internal lead for assigned accounts, in partnership with field sales to drive client objectives.Influence, analyze, and manage target expectations for margin as it relates to the client service model.Influence, analyze, and manage assortments to achieve profitable SKU count measurements.Utilize tools, data, and other resources to prepare and present client product selections.Create marketing plans by analyzing and utilizing data to drive customer revenue.Support site sale or tradeshow experiences utilizing and/or selling client branded merchandise.Aid in customer business reviews.Sustain global services knowledge and skillset and apply to account base as applicable.Participate and provide input and ideas in support of our ongoing effort to improve the overall customer experience and retention.

What you bring to the table:

Ability to create an inclusive environment, encouraging strategic thought/planning/execution while holding support teams accountable to deliverables.Clear direction and project management leadership to all support teams in implementing and managing solutions for assigned customers, providing appropriate and timely internal and external communications.Basic knowledge of decoration methods and product capabilities; applying customer brand standards as applicableCommunication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders and support functions.Possess professional acumen.Ability to understand pricing and margin calculations.Multi-task oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines.Solid PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

2+ years relevant work experience in project management, merchandising, or related fieldFlexibility to travel when necessary based on account needs.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

We Offer:

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource GroupsFlexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday ScheduleOnline and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.