Strategic Category Growth Leader

Staples; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture with associate-led B

Flexible PTO (22 days) and 7 holidays

Discounts and 401(k) match

Job summary

Staples is seeking a senior leader in category management to develop and execute multi-year growth strategies and roadmaps across major product portfolios. You will identify growth opportunities, evaluate performance, and align cross-functional teams to drive strategic priorities.

The role requires strong financial acumen, executive presence, and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders while using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to analyze customer and market data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in category management, strategy, merchandising, consulting, or analytics.
• Experience developing and executing growth strategies and business plans.
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen and business case development experience.
• Proficiency with Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category growth strategies and actionable roadmaps.
• Identify growth platforms, innovation opportunities, and emerging market trends.
• Evaluate portfolio performance and prioritize investments.
• Lead category strategy discussions with merchandising leaders and stakeholders.
• Align cross-functional teams to execute strategic priorities.
• Analyze customer behavior, market trends, and financial performance.
• Build business cases and support ROI-focused decisions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Executive presence

Communication skills

Ambiguity navigation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing/Economics or equivalent experience

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Staples is seeking a senior leader in category management to develop and execute multi-year growth strategies and roadmaps across major product portfolios. You will identify growth opportunities, evaluate performance, and align cross-functional teams to drive strategic priorities.

The role requires strong financial acumen, executive presence, and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders while using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to analyze customer and market data.