Merchandising Intern - June 2026

pstrongStaples is business-to-business. You’re what binds us together./strong/p pWe’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./p p style="margin-left:0px !important;"strongTarget Start Date: /strongJune 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program) nbsp;/p div style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;" div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" pstrongPosition Overview:/strongnbsp;/p /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" pThe Merchandising buy-side department at Staples manages the master product assortment for all channels, concentrating on dotcom and our contract business. Merchandising is in charge of bringing in the most exciting products at the right prices and quantities to ultimately drive sales, and profit, and to deliver the best customer experience. As a member of the Merchandising group, you will work with different departments around Staples including Staples Brands Group, Strategy, Finance, Marketing, and Store Operations.  As a Merchandising Product Specialist, your primary responsibility is to manage SKU and vendor set-up, conduct market research, and support the Merchandise Buyer. Training through classes from the Merchant Academy.nbsp;/p /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" pProduct Specialist Categories you may be considered for: Furniture amp; Breakroom, Janitorial, Facilities, Ink amp; Toner, Paper, Shredders, Office Products and Essentials, Technology, Toys, Backpacks, and School Supplies.nbsp;/p /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" pstrongResponsibilities:/strongnbsp;/p /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liAttend vendor meetings to collaborate on business plans and gain exposure to new products.nbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liWork closely with vendors and internal teams to launch new-to-market products, vendor program agreements, and price change worksheets.nbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liProactively manage the SKU and Vendor setup and maintenance processnbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liCommunicate new information to Planners and Inventory Analystsnbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liConduct market research, gather industry data, track trends, and competitive shoppingnbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liProcess RTV’s, price changes, price protection, coupons/rebates, and markdownsnbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liRetrieve/source financial data/reports to conduct weekly/seasonal reviews of performance with the Buyernbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liCollaborate frequently with other departments in Merchandising and the companynbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liAnswer emails and calls in a timely manner from sellers on products and vendors.nbsp;/li /ul /div /div div style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;" div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" pstrongWhat’s needed - Basic Qualifications:/strongnbsp;/p /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liPursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing, enrollednbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liMust be a rising senior (graduating May 2026) enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college creditsnbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liRequires a GPA of 3.0 or highernbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liStrong Microsoft Office skillsnbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liStrong Excel skills; ability to use a pivot tablenbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" pstrongWhat’s needed /strong- strongPreferred Qualifications:/strongnbsp;/p /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liPassionate about retail and merchandisingnbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liRetail Experiencenbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liEnjoy working in teams and being highly communicativenbsp;/li /ul /div div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;" ul liAble to multitask and be flexible to new initiatives/li /ul pnbsp;/p /div /divh2Company/h2divStaples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.nbsp; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law./div