Merchandising Services Intern - June 2026

Staples Merchandising Services Intern

Staples Retail is a thriving organization focused on providing innovative products and services solutions for working and learning. This role is critical to accelerating change and super-charging this high-potential services business. Our people are the heart of our success, and we believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create, and do. We are investing in our people and our stores, empowering our people to learn, grow, and deliver. Come be a part of a team that's leading the way in a new era of working and living. Target Start Date : June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program) Position Overview : Staples Merchandising Services Team is looking for an enthusiastic intern to join our team and provide creative ideas to help achieve our goals in retail & digital merchandising. As a Merchandising Services Intern, you will learn about competitive analysis, research, identifying trends and new products and services, business analysis, proofing marketing assets and more. Staples is focused on our customers and our community. As an Intern for Staples, you will support the team in driving sales and profit growth for a suite of services including Tech, Travel, Recycling, iPostal1, and more. This involves research, ad hoc financial planning and analysis, promo planning and execution, digital and in-store marketing vehicle merchandising, and SKU set-up / maintenance. You will also have exposure and communications across internal and external partners.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Conduct market research, gather industry data, track trends, themes, competitive shopping to assist with item selection and new service offerings
• Competition analysis involving creating and maintaining promotional calendar and sharing relevant information with Manager regarding relevant data, eg online experience, new product or service ideas, notable promotions, presentations or pricing strategies
• Maintain internal merchandising marketing calendar by entering promotions, price changes, coupon codes into appropriate databases
• Retrieve / source financial data in order to conduct weekly / seasonal business reviews, specific to financial goals, with Manager
• Attend vendor meetings to collaborate on business plans and gain exposure to new products and services.
• Communicate new information to cross functional partners eg Marketing, Operations, Inventory, etc
• Answer emails and calls in a timely manner from external vendors or internal cross functional partners

What's Needed Basic Qualifications :

What's Needed Preferred Qualifications :

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.