Senior Category Growth Strategist

Staples, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Flexible PTO

Discounts & 401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Development in Framingham, MA to shape multi-year growth strategies for key categories.

You will turn customer, competitive, and financial insights into actionable plans, guiding portfolio priorities and aligning cross-functional partners around opportunities that drive profitability and customer value. The role emphasizes analytics, ROI-focused investments, and leadership of Merchandising and analytics teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or related work experience.
• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• Experience developing category growth strategies and translating data into actionable plans.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year category growth strategies and roadmaps aligned with financial objectives.
• Identify growth platforms and market trends and advise where to invest or exit.
• Evaluate portfolio performance and prioritize resources across opportunities.
• Lead category strategy discussions with senior leaders using analytics to inform decisions.
• Align merchandising, finance, supply chain, marketing, sourcing and partners on priorities.
• Assess market attractiveness and financial performance to guide direction.
• Build business cases with ROI-focused investment decisions.
• Represent category development in leadership forums and planning discussions.
• Lead and develop Managers and Analysts to strengthen analytics and storytelling capabilities.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Category management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Development in Framingham, MA to shape multi-year growth strategies for key categories.

You will turn customer, competitive, and financial insights into actionable plans, guiding portfolio priorities and aligning cross-functional partners around opportunities that drive profitability and customer value. The role emphasizes analytics, ROI-focused investments, and leadership of Merchandising and analytics teams.