Category Development Intern (Hybrid) - June 2025 (MBA Only Students) - Staples
Framingham, MA
About the Job
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 intern position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples, Inc. Corporate Headquarters in Framingham, MA._
Target Start Date: June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program)
Position Overview:
Our Category Development team determines our assortment of Private Brands products and works cross-functionally to bring those products to life and increase Private Brands penetration.
The Category Development Intern will lead the execution of a strategic category initiative and support bringing our Private Brand products to life.
+ Analyze internal data and conduct competitor research to identify trends and make product recommendations
+ Define key product features and secure cross-functional alignment
+ Build a business case for new product(s) recommendations and present to Director-level stakeholders
+ Partner with Brand Strategy to develop consumer-focused packaging and messaging
+ Analyze performance data and provide actionable recommendations
What you bring to the table:
+ Ability to influence without authority
+ Analytical problem solver who can take complex data and distill it into a meaningful and coherent story and use it to drive business decisions
+ Structured thinker who combines data and intuition to shape product recommendations
+ Strong communication with skill in presenting complex ideas clearly
+ Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented team player
+ A strong executor, comfortable with ambiguity and tight deadlines
+ Thrives in a collaborative corporate setting with a positive, professional attitude
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
+ Actively pursuing a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
+ Must be a rising senior (graduating May 2026), enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
+ 3+ years of category management, merchandising, or consulting experience
What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:
+ Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative
+ Able to multi-task and be flexible to new initiatives
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, 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.
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 intern position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples, Inc. Corporate Headquarters in Framingham, MA._
Target Start Date: June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program)
Position Overview:
Our Category Development team determines our assortment of Private Brands products and works cross-functionally to bring those products to life and increase Private Brands penetration.
The Category Development Intern will lead the execution of a strategic category initiative and support bringing our Private Brand products to life.
+ Analyze internal data and conduct competitor research to identify trends and make product recommendations
+ Define key product features and secure cross-functional alignment
+ Build a business case for new product(s) recommendations and present to Director-level stakeholders
+ Partner with Brand Strategy to develop consumer-focused packaging and messaging
+ Analyze performance data and provide actionable recommendations
What you bring to the table:
+ Ability to influence without authority
+ Analytical problem solver who can take complex data and distill it into a meaningful and coherent story and use it to drive business decisions
+ Structured thinker who combines data and intuition to shape product recommendations
+ Strong communication with skill in presenting complex ideas clearly
+ Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented team player
+ A strong executor, comfortable with ambiguity and tight deadlines
+ Thrives in a collaborative corporate setting with a positive, professional attitude
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
+ Actively pursuing a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
+ Must be a rising senior (graduating May 2026), enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
+ 3+ years of category management, merchandising, or consulting experience
What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:
+ Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative
+ Able to multi-task and be flexible to new initiatives
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, 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.
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