Manager, Merchandising Marketplace

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

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more

The Manager of Merchandising Marketplace oversees the online marketplace merchandising efforts. Responsibilities include developing strategic merchandising plans to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions while ensuring a seamless customer experience. The candidate should have strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and digital merchandising, coupled with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and execute online marketplace merchandising strategies.
• Oversee product assortment and selection to drive category growth.
• Implement competitive pricing strategies and promotional campaigns.
• Analyze marketplace performance to inform decisions and improve results.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on strategies.
• Optimize product pages for customer experience.
• Stay current on industry trends and competitive insights.

What you bring to the table: 

• Experience supporting third-party marketplace merchandising.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and vendor negotiation.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising or category management.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.

What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience with advanced analytics platforms like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with Amazon and/or Walmart Seller Central platforms.
• Familiarity with merchandising software and ERP systems.
• Certification in Project Management or Supply Chain Management.

We Offer: 

• 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, and more! 

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.