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Our world class sales and sales support teams work directly with businesses of all sizes to offer products and services to meet our customers’ unique needs. We are committed to understanding our customers and use best-in-class sales tools and technology to find the best solutions. We’re constantly discovering new ways to reach our goals, taking time to develop our skills and investing in our career growth, so we can enjoy lucrative opportunities and grow our careers both within and beyond sales.
The Pricing and Profitability Analyst – Print role is responsible for developing analytics that drive innovation in pricing, margin, and promotional strategies for the Print category. This role analyzes product and customer behavior, standardizes pricing methodologies, and delivers ad hoc insights to support business decisions. You’ll partner closely with merchandising, pricing teams, and leadership to translate data into actionable recommendations that directly impact revenue and profitability.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Implement cost and price updates across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
Manage and maintain margin performance by product and selling system
Monitor and report on customer pricing tiers and pricing effectiveness
Execute promotional strategies, including loyalty and membership program pricing
Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends and opportunities
Develop and maintain reporting, dashboards, and pricing analytics
Support pricing strategy decisions through ad hoc analysis and insights
Partner with merchandising, sales, and vendors to align on pricing execution
Evaluate competitive pricing and price elasticity to optimize margin and volume
Contribute to the development of tools, models, and best practices in pricing analytics
What You Bring To The Table:
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
Comfortable working with large datasets across multiple sources
Ability to balance detail-oriented execution with big-picture thinking
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders
Clear communication skills to present findings and influence decisions
Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
High level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
What’s Needed- Basic Qualifications:
1+ years of relevant experience in pricing, analytics, finance, or a related field
Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools
What’s Needed - Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or another analytical field
Experience with pricing systems, AS400, or pricing logic frameworks
Experience with SQL or similar database technologies
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects independently
Experience working in merchandising, pricing, or retail environments
We Offer:
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
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.
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.