Media Manager, Staples Media Network

Framingham, MA (On-site)

$78K/yr – $108K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Staples Media Network vendor partnerships and multi‑channel campaigns, owning end‑to‑end media management and cross‑functional alignment.

  • Own end‑to‑end digital media campaigns across search, display, email, and onsite for Staples
  • Must-have: 5+ years in advertising/media/account management with digital planning and measurement
  • Standout: Experience coordinating with vendors/agencies and cross‑functional teams at scale

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the Sr. Manager in building vendor relationships and delivering against established sales targets.
  • Activate media across multiple channels, including paid search, display, email, and onsite placements (Staples.com, SA.com).
  • Manage concurrent media campaigns from launch to completion using strong project management skills.
  • Identify and participate in new‑business pitches to expand the SMN vendor portfolio.
  • Support annual planning, quarterly reviews, forecasting, and regular vendor check‑ins.
  • Partner with merchandising leaders to grow revenue, adoption, and strategic alignment across vendor partnerships.
  • Collaborate with analytics teams to deliver reporting and refine future campaign plans based on results.
  • Lead vendor and agency calls such as status meetings, reporting readouts, and performance discussions.
  • Guide strategy development, vendor selection, budget planning, and KPI alignment across campaigns.
  • Provide insights to optimize campaigns and interpret results to drive business decisions.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of advertising, media, or account management experience; agency experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting digital media strategies, including planning, execution, and measurement.
  • Familiarity with multiple digital media channels (search, display, email, onsite, etc.).

Preferred

  • E-commerce experience, ideally within a retail media network or with retail brands
  • Experience activating campaigns using first-party data (CRM) and audience-led targeting strategies
  • Understanding of lower-funnel media KPIs (sales, ROI/ROAS, revenue) and tactics that drive them
  • Comfort leading high-impact stakeholder conversations across vendors, agencies, and internal teams

Benefits

  • 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!
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Staples Inc.

For nearly 40 years, Staples has been a trusted leader in delivering end-to-end workplace solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products, strategic solutions, and services including print and marketing, shipping, technology, and travel. Its specialized assortment includes high-quality office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, and breakroom essentials, all supported by best-in-class supply chain capabilities and a dedicated team of experts committed to making the workday easier. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, Staples operates throughout North America via direct B2B sales, e-commerce, and more than 900 retail stores. To learn more, visit your local U.S. Staples store, download the Staples app, explore Staples.com or StaplesBusiness.com, or follow @Staples on social media.

Founded in 1986
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
33K employees (2,692 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.3%
Direct
50.8%
Referral
5.1%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~32.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,470 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
16.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$7M
Last Raise
$7M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2024
    Grant • $7M
  • Nov 1999
    Post IPO Equity

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