Pricing and Profitability Analyst – Print

Staples Promotional Products

Pricing and Profitability Analyst developing analytics that drive innovation in pricing strategies for Print category at Staples. Partnering closely with merchandising and pricing teams to impact revenue and profitability.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pricing strategy, analytics, and financial analysis, with a strong ability to manage pricing systems and develop reporting tools. Proficient in collaborating across teams to optimize pricing effectiveness and margin performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pricing Strategy DevelopmentData Analysis and ReportingSQL or Database TechnologiesPricing Systems ExperienceStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Pricing AnalyticsData AnalysisFinancial AnalysisMargin Performance ManagementPromotional Strategy ExecutionPricing Logic FrameworksSpreadsheets ProficiencyReporting Tools ProficiencyAS400 ExperienceTrend Identification

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingStrategic ThinkingEffective CollaborationAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

MerchandisingRetail EnvironmentsPricing EffectivenessCustomer Pricing TiersPrice Elasticity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of relevant experience in pricing, analytics, finance, or a related field
Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or another analytical field (preferred)
Experience with pricing systems, AS400, or pricing logic frameworks (preferred)
Experience with SQL or similar database technologies (preferred)
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills (preferred)
Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving capabilities (preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills (preferred)
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams (preferred)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability (preferred)
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects independently (preferred)
Experience working in merchandising, pricing, or retail environments (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!