Project Specialist, Vendor Partner Program

Staples•Framingham, MA

About The Position

The Vendor Partnership Program (VPP) is a critical part of the Staples merchandising organization, helping strengthen relationships with our most strategic supplier partners while driving sales growth and business alignment. As a Vendor Partnership Program Specialist, you will serve as a key liaison between vendors, merchandising, marketing, and sales teams, ensuring the successful execution of program initiatives, reporting, incentives, and engagement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
2+ years of experience in merchandising, vendor management, sales support, marketing, business operations, project coordination, or a related field.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build relationships across functions.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting vendor programs or supplier partnerships.
Experience with incentive platforms and reporting tools.
Knowledge of retail, merchandising, or B2B sales environments.

Responsibilities

Partner with vendors and merchants to align business objectives and drive growth opportunities.
Support annual Vendor Partnership Program renewal discussions and ongoing program administration.
Serve as the primary VPP contact for Business Essentials categories.
Ensure execution of digital marketing assets and promotional opportunities.
Administer seller incentive programs through the MyIncentives/Workstride platform.
Generate monthly and bi-monthly reporting for vendor partners.
Collaborate with stakeholders to improve reporting and operational efficiencies.
Support additional program initiatives and sampling programs.