Merchandising Internship Program (Los Angeles, CA)

Job description

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?

Posting Notes: Los Angeles  || CA

This internship is to support our Buying Office in Los Angeles, CA. .

 

TJX is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer worldwide, and Merchandising is the heart of our business! In fact, no other team impacts our bottom line more. We believe that we operate one of the most flexible business models in the world. And it’s that flexibility has enabled us to succeed through various economic and retail environments year after year.

If you are interested in a career in Retail Merchandising, this is the program for you. Are you looking to Discover Different?

 

Merchandising Basics: Two Divisions One Goal.

Merchandising is comprised of two divisions, Buying and Planning & Allocation. They work together to drive sales and profit for TJX. Our Buyers are global travelers, sourcing from a universe of over 21,000 vendors and more than 100 countries to deliver outstanding merchandise at exciting value to our customers every day.

 

The Opportunity: Never the Same Day Twice.

Our Merchandising Internship opportunities exist in our California Buying Office in downtown Los Angeles, CA as well as our Corporate Home Office in Framingham, MA. Our approach to Merchandising is unlike any other retailer. From day one and throughout the entire, paid summer internship, you’ll experience classroom and on-the-job training that will help you understand how our business works and how Merchandising impacts the bottom line.

Throughout the internship, there are many opportunities to Discover Different—by networking and interacting with all levels of management and participating in educational workshops, projects and team-building events. As an Intern, you will be assigned to a specific category of business within Planning & Allocation or Buying. Placement is determined based on business needs.

 

In a business where you never experience the same day twice, here is a sampling of how we’ll challenge you to think creatively and drive for results:

/ Analyze sales reports and make recommendations in the business

/ Build allocation strategies for our stores

/ Accompany Buyers on local or on-site vendor visits

/ Visit stores to analyze our product mix as well as our competitors

/ Resolve merchandise issues with our Distribution Centers, Buyers, and Vendors

/ Work with other Interns to complete a project within your business and present to upper management

 

Who We Are Looking For: It Just Might Be You.

This program is for self-starters who have a strong foundation of strategic and analytical thinking and are eager to put them to use in the world of business. Specifically, we are looking for Sophmore or Junior status students with:

/ Strong ability to work with numbers, analyze data, and think critically

/ Genuine interest in retail, product, and in following trends

/ Entrepreneurial spirit

/ Excellent communicators who work well in teams

/ Proven leadership abilities and a strong work ethic

/ Creative problem solvers

 

Key Qualifications/Expectations:

/ Available for the full duration of the internship program during the summer of 2021.

/ Reliable transportation is required as TJX is not easily accessible to public transportation. A variable work schedule is part of role based on the needs of the business. You may need to travel to area stores or work hours that do not coincide with the public transportation schedule.

/ In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work inThe United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

 

What to Expect From Our Interview Process

/Check out available opportunities and apply!

/Virtual one-way interview (HireVue)

/Virtual case study

/Virtual behavioral interviews

/Offer to join TJX!

/Welcome to the TJX family!

 

Post Internship: We’ve Got Big Plans For You.

High performing Merchandising Interns may be offered one of multiple opportunities upon successful completion of their internship experience:

/ Return for a second summer internship in Merchandising (Planning & Allocation or Buying)

/ If graduating, join the first role of our Merchandising Career Path as an Allocation Analyst, which is world-class in the industry for cultivating world class buyers and future business leaders.

 

Application Information: Let’s Get Started!

All applicants MUST also apply via TJX applicant tracking system here.

 

TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

 

Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.
                          
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

 Posting Notes: Los Angeles  || CA

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment: Merchandising, Retail Sales, Intern, Apparel, Retail, Entry Level, Fashion