Staples · 1 month ago
Growth Initiatives Specialist-Framingham, MA
Framingham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expStaples is a retail company seeking a Growth Initiatives Implementation Specialist to support the execution of strategic growth initiatives across their retail locations. The role focuses on implementing merchandising changes and operational improvements while ensuring effective communication and collaboration among various departments.
ConsumerE-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareOffice SuppliesRetail
Responsibilities
Support Growth Initiatives: Assist internal and field teams with activities related to growth initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate execution
Leadership & Communication: Manage and communicate strategic changes to internal teams and stores providing clear direction and guidance to field operations
Organizational Management: Maintain and update information across various groups, including floor plans, fixture and signage changes, and inventory updates
Merchandise Communication: Prepare weekly merchandise communication materials for field operations and respond to inquiries regarding initiative implementation
Category & Assortment Alignment: Partner with internal teams to ensure stores are correctly assigned to category assortments for accurate replenishment and forecasting
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Fixtures & Equipment, Signing, and Loss Prevention teams to coordinate fixtures, signage, security devices, and other in-store displays associated with initiative updates
Qualification
Required
Experience: 1–3 years of retail merchandising or planogram experience
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain accurate records across teams
Leadership Skills: Capable of guiding teams through strategic changes effectively
Preferred
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with retail operations and inventory management systems
Ability to leverage AI tools and concepts as part of the workflow
Benefits
Generous amount of paid time off
401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with many more optional benefits.
Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)
Company
Staples
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-09Grant· $7M
2017-06-28Acquired
1999-11-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Michele Parzianello
Chief Sales Officer
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