Category Specialist (6-month Contract)

Staples Canada

Richmond Hill, Canada
Not specified; performance bonuses available; heal...
On-site
Retail management experience
Merchandising and purchasing skills
Microsoft excel proficiency
Staples Canada is seeking a Category Specialist for a 6-month contract in Richmond Hill, responsible for achieving sales and gross margin targets while collaborating with various teams to develop product assortments, pricing, and promotions. The role requires a post-secondary diploma in retail management or equivalent experience, along with 1-3 years in retail, merchandising, or purchasing

Job Summary

  • This role is accountable for meeting financial sales and gross margin targets while driving sustained growth.
  • The specialist will partner with the Category Manager to build channel-relevant assortments using analytics and market trends.
  • Candidates will receive associate discounts, health and dental benefits, and performance bonuses as part of the compensation package.

Matching Summary

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Staples Canada is seeking a Category Specialist for a 6-month contract in Richmond Hill, responsible for achieving sales and gross margin targets while collaborating with various teams to develop product assortments, pricing, and promotions. The role requires a post-secondary diploma in retail management or equivalent experience, along with 1-3 years in retail, merchandising, or purchasing.

Salary

Not specified; Performance bonuses available; Health and Dental benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • retail management experience
  • merchandising and purchasing skills
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • strong analytical capabilities
  • vendor relationship building
  • fast-paced environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Post secondary diploma in retail management or equivalent
  • 1-3 years of retail management or merchandising experience
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Access recommended

Work Rights

Not specified

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