Staples is business to business. You are 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, 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, and based out of the Quill Corporate facility in Lincolnshire, IL.

What you bring to the table:

• Vertical Focused - able to identify and understand internal or external customer needs and interests and deliver customer-centric solutions
• Collaborative - able to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• 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 channels

What you'll be doing:

• Researching and gaining insights on specific target vertical markets and brainstorming strategies on how to market toward them
• Generate ideas on how Quill can target different verticals in a different way by looking at what competitors are doing and how we can make it even better
• Using data and reports to understand what products and brands different verticals are purchasing and why
• Working with cross-functional teams to understand the full process of targeting a specific customer base
• Execute vertical strategies by accomplishing tasks given to by the manager

Qualifications :

What's needed - Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, merchandising, business administration, and economics, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong Excel skills: ability to use a pivot table

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative
• Able to multi-task and be flexible to new initiatives
• Able to ask questions and stay curious

Interested in joining the team? Check out our perks and benefits!

At 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, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.