Associate Merchandiser-Staples Promotional Products_

**Staples is business to business** . You’re what binds us together.Staples Promotional Products leads the industry with design expertise, best in class technology and inspiring creativity. SPP offers hundreds of customizable products – from coolers to notebooks – that allow companies to maximize brand recognition and reach thousands of people at a low cost.**What you’ll be doing:**+ Source apparel, headwear, and ad spec merchandise for assigned clients. Make sure the program meets target expectations for SKU’s, margins, and client satisfaction.+ Develop and maintain all speed sku product menus for client projects. Execute art and decoration requests. Confirm product pricing and complete PowerPoint presentations when requested by Team.+ Communicate with vendors regarding product and sample features, availability, and costs. Request and review virtual images as needed.+ Assist with set up and presentation of product for client reviews and item selections. Perform merchandising assistant duties as needed.**What you bring to the table:**+ Ability to influences the perception of SPP with product ideas that are distributed and shared with SPP Customers.+ Strong leadership skills to partners with Account Services Team to ensure that merchandise meets all timelines and expectations of customers.+ Ability to attends strategy meetings, tradeshows, and related customer meetings to present merchandise assortment or provide direction.+ Skilled in account reviews of program and forecasting of items.+ Ability to encourages positive morale, teamwork, and communication within the department and entire organization.**Qualifications:****What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:**+ Communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders and support functions.+ Possess professional acumen.+ Strong math skills and ability to understand pricing and cost build ups.+ Multitask oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines.+ Solid PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).+ Teamwork and flexibility are essential.+ Must have a passion for Retail shopping and merchandise.+ Proficiency in MS Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.**What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:**+ Associate or Technical Degree, Merchandising background preferred.+ Social media knowledge a plus.**We Offer:**+ Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.+ Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays).+ 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.