Senior Merchant, Category Solutions – Technology

Office Depot

. Lead execution of category strategies to increase sales, penetration, and margin growth .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeBoca Raton • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $106,500 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on strategic planning, market insights, and financial acumen. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive sales growth through effective collaboration and communication.

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Product DevelopmentStrategic LeadershipP&L ManagementAgile MethodologiesProject Management

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Hard Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementMarket InsightsFinancial AcumenNegotiationStrategic PlanningData-Driven Decision MakingRetail ExperienceNew Product IntroductionVendor ManagementPerformance Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingVisionary Leadership

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointAgile ToolsScrumKanban

Industry Keywords

RetailMerchandisingSales GrowthCustomer-Centered PlatformsSustainabilitySafetyHygieneProductivity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of category strategies to increase sales, penetration, and margin growth
Develop and execute product strategies aligned with business strategies
Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through launch and post-launch evaluation
Define product requirements, priorities, and customer inputs for product and engineering teams
Partner through design, build, and release using agile delivery practices
Leverage market insights and data to evaluate opportunities and growth strategies
Drive project plans with supporting financials and manage project challenge processes
Track key performance metrics and make data-driven decisions
Develop points of view on customer-centered platforms including sustainability, safety, hygiene, and productivity
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams on product adoption and sales growth
Develop marketing collateral, sales training, and customer support materials
Build partnerships with vendors, internal customers, and cross-functional teams
Represent the voice of the customer in internal decision-making
Lead and mentor a team of merchants and foster continuous learning and professional development
Interact with executive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Marketing, or Merchandising
Minimum 7 years of experience
Retail and merchandising experience
Product development and new product introduction experience from concept to launch at scale
Leadership and management experience
Strategic leadership experience
P&L management experience
Long-term planning experience
Intermediate PC software skills using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strategic planning and execution
Negotiation skills
Financial acumen
Vendor and supplier management
Market and consumer insights
Project management
Agile methodologies, including Scrum/Kanban, backlog, and roadmap management
Communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
Visionary leadership
Strategic mindset
Influence
Accountability

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Competitive salary
Incentive program eligibility
Opportunities to move and grow within the organization