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Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

While you may know Staples as the world’s leading office supply company, Staples Promotional Products – a division of Staples – is a national leader in the promotional products industry. At Staples Promotional Products, we help customers build love for their brands with customized merchandise solutions. Whatever story they want to tell, connection they want to make, or goal they need to deliver, Staples Promo makes it easy to design promo experiences that create lasting impact. Join our winning team!

What you’ll be doing:

Responsible for working closely with the Project Manager and other teams to coordinate the implementation of managed programs and to communicate the program requirements at a detail level.

+ Assist Project Managers(Integrated Digital Solutions) and Special Order Reps with regard to Book N Go site building tasks.

+ Create SKUs. (Also, transferring inventory between SKUs as needed)

+ Order Management – i.e. Create Production POs, Follow Up on Backorders, Add manual orders, Approve receiving images, Update Master File per project, etc.

+ Reach out to customers as needed.

+ Reach out to outside vendors as needed.

What you bring to the table:

+ Ability to contribute to meetings annual sales/margin goals set for assigned clients.

+ Skilled in adhering to budgets/costs established for Assigned Clients.

+ Ability to focused on short/mid-term strategy & execution by working with the ASM responsible for an assigned account to ensure programs meet targeted expectations for sales forecasts, projected margins, SKU count, marketing plans, and media budgets and participates in the forecasting and budgeting process for their accounts.

+ Maintains ongoing knowledge of internal systems & processes, addresses operational procedures needs relative to client requirements.

+ Promotes teamwork, accountability, and strong communication within the department and across support teams.

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

+ Strong “business” communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders and support functions.

+ Maintains a high degree of professional acumen while developing skills in salesmanship and managing difficult relationships.

+ Strong ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines.

+ Strong demonstrated project management skills; formal training desired.

+ Emerging skills in “strategic business sense”, including marketing strategy, pro-active ideation, profitability awareness and analytical skills.

+ Requires Solid PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

+ Minimum two years of account executive, project management, merchandising, program development, marketing, or related business experience.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Experience in Gateway, PJC or Linc preferred.

We Offer:

+ Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

+ 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)

+ Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.