Job Description
Sr.
Associate Merchant Location:
6600 N Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL, United States Date Posted:
Jun 2, 2026 Requisition Number:
102904 Share:
Apply Now Save Job Saved Join our Talent Community Overview Benefits Full-Time Benefits Part-Time Overview The Sr. Associate Merchant associate leverages consumer insights, markets trends and new product development to build curated, customer driven assortments and service solutions. This position partners closely with key stakeholders to understand the division strategies and financial goals based on the strategic category plan to ensure that overall product development and direction delivers in-store, catalog, and online programs that are competitive and differentiated. Works with suppliers to set up new items and maintain item integrity, content and web attributes. Partners cross-functionally to ensure we are providing customer centric solutions and improving product mix and shopping experience. Tasked with optimizing assortments and catalogs to maximize trade up, solutions, micro-assortments and identify gaps by customer vertical/segment. Maintain cross reference files, good/better/best assortments and upsell/cross sell. This role will be provided the opportunity to fully manage and develop the strategy for a sub-category. This role requires a thought leader that will bring an independent perspective while, effectively building collaborative solutions with key stakeholders across the company. Partners with content, ecommerce, inventory management, private brand, and pricing and promotion teams. This position has decision making authority within scope of work and categories assigned. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of all current and future paths to purchase. Necessitating knowledge of key drivers including: Retail store format optimization and brick & mortar shopping experience Web dynamics, digital marketing impacts, and mobile experience Contract B2B sales motion, pricing strategies and vertical / customer segmentation. Please note:
This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be able to work onsite at our Boca Raton, FL headquarters at least three days per week. Primary Responsibilities:
Performs market research to gain an in-depth knowledge of products, vendor capabilities, industry trends and emerging innovation Partners with Private Brand to optimize the portfolio to offer unique value to our customers through new development and supplier sourcing opportunities. Optimizes the product and services portfolio to drive consumer demand, market share, sales and profitability, grounded in market and consumer understanding. Manages assortment of products and services, determining optimal product mix based on category goals, performance, and designated category roles. Works with cross-functional partners to ensure exceptional execution of assortment strategies. Responsible to identify and initiate vendor setup and maintenance working with Merchandising Operations. Responsible for overseeing item integrity, including new item set up, content and web attributes with support teams. Works with suppliers to develop new product assortments by vertical and segment and set up new items and maintain item integrity, content and web attributes. Ensures Web and catalog execution. Education and Experience:
Level of Formal Education:
Bachelor's Degree (B.A/B.S) Area of Study:
Business, Merchandising, Operations Years of Experience:
5-7+ years experience. (3+ years progressive merchandising plus other equivalent related experience) Type of Experience:
Minimum three years merchandising experience required. Finance, marketing, product development, procurement, services and operations background beneficial Skills and Ability:
Strong leader with strategic business management skills, who can appropriately shift between tactical and strategic perspectives. Will need to be results oriented, seek empowerment, inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity and possess versatile communication styles Cross-functional strategic vision: a willingness to see business opportunities from the perspective of the whole company as opposed to solely the perspective of his/her functional area Personal Attributes:
Team player with strong interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple internal partner and vendor relationships Excellent communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to write, speak and present information effectively and persuasively across multiple communication settings About The ODP Corporation :
The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC and ODP Business Solutions, LLC; The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. Disclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned. Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
The salary range for this role is $79,000/year to $95,000/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! You will be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button. How to Apply:
Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button. Application Deadline :
The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled. Equal Employment Opportunity :
The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being:
Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here's a look into what we offer: Physical:
Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flu shots Emotional:
Mental Health Benefits Support Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Work-Life:
Location Events & Activities Recognition & Rewards Programs Flexible Work Schedules Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit) Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment) Paid Parental Bonding Adoption Reimbursement Fertility Treatment Discounts Financial:
401(k) and Roth Savings Plans Savings Plan Employer Match Commuter Benefits FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits HSA Employer Match Discount Center Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short & Long-Term Disability Medicare Concierge Services Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with DailyPay Community:
Charitable Giving Volunteering & Mentorship For more details on the Benefits we offer, please see our US Benefits Guide . At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being:
Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here's a look into what we offer: Emotional:
Employee Assistance Programs Community:
Volunteering & Mentorship Physical:
Flu Shots Work-Life:
Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment Financial:
401 (k) and Roth Savings Plans Savings Plan Employer Match Discount Center Medicare Concierge Services Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with DailyPay Overview Overview The Sr. Associate Merchant associate leverages consumer insights, markets trends and new product development to build curated, customer driven assortments and service solutions. This position partners closely with key stakeholders to understand the division strategies and financial goals based on the strategic category plan to ensure that overall product development and direction delivers in-store, catalog, and online programs that are competitive and differentiated. Works with suppliers to set up new items and maintain item integrity, content and web attributes. Partners cross-functionally to ensure we are providing customer centric solutions and improving product mix and shopping experience. Tasked with optimizing assortments and catalogs to maximize trade up, solutions, micro-assortments and identify gaps by customer vertical/segment. Maintain cross reference files, good/better/best assortments and upsell/cross sell. This role will be provided the opportunity to fully manage and develop the strategy for a sub-category. This role requires a thought leader that will bring an independent perspective while, effectively building collaborative solutions with key stakeholders across the company. Partners with content, ecommerce, inventory management, private brand, and pricing and promotion teams. This position has decision making authority within scope of work and categories assigned. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of all current and future paths to purchase. Necessitating knowledge of key drivers including: Retail store format optimization and brick & mortar shopping experience Web dynamics, digital marketing impacts, and mobile experience Contract B2B sales motion, pricing strategies and vertical / customer segmentation. Please note:
This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be able to work onsite at our Boca Raton, FL headquarters at least three days per week. Primary Responsibilities:
Performs market research to gain an in-depth knowledge of products, vendor capabilities, industry trends and emerging innovation Partners with Private Brand to optimize the portfolio to offer unique value to our customers through new development and supplier sourcing opportunities. Optimizes the product and services portfolio to drive consumer demand, market share, sales and profitability, grounded in market and consumer understanding. Manages assortment of products and services, determining optimal product mix based on category goals, performance, and designated category roles. Works with cross-functional partners to ensure exceptional execution of assortment strategies. Responsible to identify and initiate vendor setup and maintenance working with Merchandising Operations. Responsible for overseeing item integrity, including new item set up, content and web attributes with support teams. Works with suppliers to develop new product assortments by vertical and segment and set up new items and maintain item integrity, content and web attributes. Ensures Web and catalog execution. Education and Experience:
Level of Formal Education:
Bachelor's Degree (B.A/B.S) Area of Study:
Business, Merchandising, Operations Years of Experience:
5-7+ years experience. (3+ years progressive merchandising plus other equivalent related experience) Type of Experience:
Minimum three years merchandising experience required. Finance, marketing, product development, procurement, services and operations background beneficial Skills and Ability:
Strong leader with strategic business management skills, who can appropriately shift between tactical and strategic perspectives. Will need to be results oriented, seek empowerment, inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity and possess versatile communication styles Cross-functional strategic vision: a willingness to see business opportunities from the perspective of the whole company as opposed to solely the perspective of his/her functional area Personal Attributes:
Team player with strong interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple internal partner and vendor relationships Excellent communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to write, speak and present information effectively and persuasively across multiple communication settings About The ODP Corporation :
The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC and ODP Business Solutions, LLC; The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. Disclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned. Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
The salary range for this role is $79,000/year to $95,000/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! You will be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button. How to Apply:
Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button. Application Deadline :
The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled. Equal Employment Opportunity :
The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Benefits Full-Time At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being:
Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here's a look into what we offer: Physical:
Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flu shots Emotional:
Mental Health Benefits Support Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Work-Life:
Location Events & Activities Recognition & Rewards Programs Flexible Work Schedules Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit) Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment) Paid Parental Bonding Adoption Reimbursement Fertility Treatment Discounts Financial:
401(k) and Roth Savings Plans Savings Plan Employer Match Commuter Benefits FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits HSA Employer Match Discount Center Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short & Long-Term Disability Medicare Concierge Services Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with DailyPay Community:
Charitable Giving Volunteering & Mentorship For more details on the Benefits we offer, please see our US Benefits Guide . Benefits Part-Time At The ODP Corporation, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being:
Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here's a look into what we offer: Emotional:
Employee Assistance Programs Community:
Volunteering & Mentorship Physical:
Flu Shots Work-Life:
Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment Financial:
401 (k) and Roth Savings Plans Savings Plan Employer Match Discount Center Medicare Concierge Services Enjoy more control over your pay schedule with DailyPay Share:
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