Growth Initiatives Specialist-Framingham, MA

The **Growth Initiatives Implementation Specialist** will support internal and field teams in executing strategic growth initiatives across retail locations. This role ensures seamless implementation of merchandising changes, store updates, and operational improvements while maintaining clear communication and collaboration across multiple departments. **Key Responsibilities:** + Support Growth Initiatives: Assist internal and field teams with activities related to growth initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate execution. + Leadership & Communication: Manage and communicate strategic changes to internal teams and stores providing clear direction and guidance to field operations. + Organizational Management: Maintain and update information across various groups, including floor plans, fixture and signage changes, and inventory updates. + Merchandise Communication: Prepare weekly merchandise communication materials for field operations and respond to inquiries regarding initiative implementation. + Category & Assortment Alignment: Partner with internal teams to ensure stores are correctly assigned to category assortments for accurate replenishment and forecasting. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Fixtures & Equipment, Signing, and Loss Prevention teams to coordinate fixtures, signage, security devices, and other in-store displays associated with initiative updates. **Essential Skills and Qualifications:** + Experience: 1-3 years of retail merchandising or planogram experience. + Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. + Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities. + Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain accurate records across teams. + Leadership Skills: Capable of guiding teams through strategic changes effectively. **Preferred Attributes:** + Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills. + Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. + Familiarity with retail operations and inventory management systems. + Ability to leverage AI tools and concepts as part of the workflow **Get great perks.** + Generous amount of paid time off + 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with many more optional benefits. + Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.) The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, business considerations, geography, and internal equity. \#LI-KA1 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.