Merchandising Intern (Quill - Hybrid) - June 2025
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Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.We'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.This position is a part of a hybrid work model, 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, based out of the Quill Corporate facility in Lincolnshire, IL.Target Start Date: June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program)What you bring to the table:* Collaborative - able to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives* Customer Focused - able to identify and understand internal or external customer needs and interests and deliver customer-centric solutions* Inclusive - dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment consisting of diverse individuals from varying backgrounds and cultures* Innovative - develop new insights; question conventional approaches; encourage new ideas; design and implement new solutions* Self-Developer - actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channelsWhat you'll be doing:* Analyze sales and market trends to develop category growth strategies across cross-functional teams, and present findings to a variety of groups* Become an expert in e-commerce - create best-in-class assortment and content for the Quill.com customer to increase engagement and drive category growthWhat's needed- Basic Qualifications:* Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field* Must be a rising senior (graduating May 2026), enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits* Strong Microsoft Office skills* Strong Excel skills: the ability to use a pivot tableWhat's needed - Preferred Qualifications:* Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative* Able to multi-task and be flexible to new initiativesAt Staples, inclusion is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers' expectations - through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. 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.