Merchandising Intern - June 2027

Staples Inc. • Framingham, MA

4d

About The Position

Staples is seeking fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive for student and graduate opportunities. The Merchandising buy-side department manages the master product assortment for all channels, concentrating on dotcom and contract business. This department is responsible for sourcing exciting products at the right prices and quantities to drive sales, profit, and deliver the best customer experience. As a member of the Merchandising group, interns will work with various departments including Staples Brands Group, Strategy, Finance, Marketing, and Store Operations. The role of Merchandising Product Specialist involves managing SKU and vendor set-up, conducting market research, and supporting the Merchandise Buyer, with training provided through the Merchant Academy.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits.
• Must be a rising senior (graduating in May 2028).
• Requires a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong Excel skills; ability to use a pivot table.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about retail and merchandising.
• Retail Experience.
• Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative.
• Able to multitask and be flexible with new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Attend vendor meetings to collaborate on business plans and gain exposure to new products.
• Work closely with vendors and internal teams to launch new-to-market products, vendor program agreements, and price change worksheets.
• Proactively manage the SKU and Vendor setup and maintenance process.
• Communicate new information to Planners and Inventory Analysts.
• Conduct market research, gather industry data, track trends, and competitive shopping.
• Process RTV’s, price changes, price protection, coupons/rebates, and markdowns.
• Retrieve/source financial data/reports to conduct weekly/seasonal reviews of performance with the Buyer.
• Collaborate frequently with other departments in Merchandising and the company.
• Answer emails and calls in a timely manner from sellers on products and vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern