Quill Pricing Analytics Intern - June 2026 (Hybrid)

Staples • Lincolnshire, IL

121d • $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together. We're searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. We have student and graduate opportunities where you'll help the Staples, Inc. organization be more successful and productive while building a purposeful career. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, co-op, or an entry-level role, we'll help you develop the technical and soft skills you need to thrive in the future. This position is a part of a hybrid work model, 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, based out of the Quill Corporate facility in Lincolnshire, IL. Target Start Date: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program) Intern Pay Rate: $26 per hour.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a master's degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel and SQL (Python or R is a plus).
• Ability to interpret competitive intelligence and translate insights into pricing recommendations.
• Strong attention to and ability to work with large datasets.
• Effective communication skills to present findings to stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Analyze competitive pricing trends to ensure we stay aligned with market dynamics.
• Develop custom pricing strategies for large enterprise customers.
• Create and maintain reports/dashboards to track week-to-week price comparisons and identify optimization opportunities.
• Conduct pricing analyses to support the development of new pricing models and strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights that influence pricing and promotional decisions.

Benefits

• Real-world experience in strategic pricing.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact business decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Master's degree