Channel Strategy Manager, Private Brands (hybrid)

Company: Staples
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Staples is business to business. Youre what binds us together.Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. Were inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.The Staples OWN Brands team is powering the greatest assortment transformation in our companys history and we need your energy and enthusiasm to change the way the world works.What youll be doing:Reporting to the Director of Market Strategy & Planning, this position requires strategic planning across each of our channel businesses to identify performance trends and opportunities for growth.

• Build channel relationships to secure goals and identify future growth opportunities.
• Identify channel deviations from plans or strategic shifts that materially impact business strategy and decision making.
• Combine an understanding of what drives e-commerce sales, an interest in driving OWN brand solutions for the modern worker, and a passion for user experience to improve our channel partners onsite merchandising strategies.
• Establish cadence of engagement with our channel partners to share insights, best practices and uncover opportunities for growth.What you bring to the table:
  • Comes up with useful ideas that are better or unique.
  • Applies diverse experience and perspectives to get results.
  • Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  • Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations.
  • Applies principles and concepts consistently and with autonomy. Requires occasional guidance.
  • Strong influencing skills, verbal and written fluency.
  • Strong cross-functional management and partnering skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Enthusiastic, outgoing, demonstrated passion for Staples brand products.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage multiple projects independently.
  • Experience with developing eCommerce growth strategies.Qualifications :Whats needed- Basic Qualifications
    • 5-7 years of related work experience with an eCommerce business
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel/Office skills
    • Bachelors degree or equivalent work experienceWhats needed- Preferred Qualifications
      • MBAWe Offer:
        • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Center
        • 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 !Interested in joining the team? Check out our perks and benefits !Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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