Associate Category Merchant-framingham, Ma

Staples Business

Framingham, MA, US
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: eligible for bo...
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3 years total experience in buying
Bachelor's degree required
Vendor negotiation skills essential
** The Associate Category Merchant position at Staples in Framingham, MA, focuses on managing travel services and requires a candidate with experience in buying, merchandising, and financial analysis. The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors and senior leadership to enhance service offerings while driving sales and profitability. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of travel services including passport photos, expedited passports, and TSA PreCheck for both retail and online channels.
  • The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership to develop category strategies that drive sales, margin, and customer engagement through vendor performance and market insights.
  • Staples offers flexible work arrangements including 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, along with a bonus plan and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Associate Category Merchant position at Staples in Framingham, MA, focuses on managing travel services and requires a candidate with experience in buying, merchandising, and financial analysis. The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors and senior leadership to enhance service offerings while driving sales and profitability. **

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses or variable compensation; Benefits: 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and store discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3 years total experience in buying
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Vendor negotiation skills essential
  • Financial analysis and forecasting knowledge
  • Microsoft Excel intermediate to advanced

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to drive sales and margin results
  • Strong partnership building capabilities
  • Experience with service portfolio planning
  • Knowledge of customer adoption trends

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years buying related experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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