LOCATION 700 South Flower Street Los Angeles CA US 90017
Overview
If you want real world retail experience with one of largest off-price retailers in the nation, join the nationally-ranked Burlington Stores, Inc.
internship program as a Buying Intern!
Are you a full-time student in your junior year pursuing your Bachelors degree (graduating between December 2022 and June 2023)?
Are you interested in a career as a Buyer?
Are you a self-motivated, team player, with strong planning, organizational and communication skills?
If so, this may be the right opportunity for you!
As an intern, youll work out of our California Buying Office.
This wont be your typical internship experience making copies and getting coffee!
Throughout the comprehensive 10-week summer program, youll work side by side with industry leaders to gain practical knowledge and skills through your departmental assignment and a full understanding of what its like to work in the fun and fast-paced world of off-price retail!
You and the other members of your summer intern class will receive a comprehensive orientation program to get your started on the right foot.
Youll be partnered with a current Assistant Buyer who will serve as your buddy for support and guidance.
Throughout the summer, youll participate in Leadership Development Seminars, Classroom-style training in areas like Retail Math and Microsoft Excel, visits to market in LA, tours of our stores and distribution centers, shadowing days where you can explore alternative career paths and learn about other key parts of the business, and community service projects not to mention a variety of team-building social activities to help you get to know your intern class!
Upon graduation, many alumni of our internship program go on to join our team as full-time Assistant Buyers and enjoy a clear career path, where high-performing associates can rise through the ranks from Assistant Buyer to Associate Buyer, Associate Buyer to Buyer, Buyer to Senior Buyer, Senior Buyer to Merchandise Manager, and Merchandise Manager to Divisional Merchandise Manager/VP & beyond!
Responsibilities:
Work on the buying team of one of our product lines in merchandise selection, negotiation and pricing
Assist in planning/coordination of availability of products for advertising and promotion
Assist in assortment and category planning that best match customers needs in the marketplace
Prepare trend boards for strategy meetings by researching trends to help plan for seasonal buys
Track ordering to ensure on-time delivery
Shop competition and Burlington stores identifying opportunities, labels and trends
Travel to market 1-2 days a week to visit vendors to assist in merchandise selection
Candidates must be full-time students pursuing a Bachelors degree with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above .
Travel for market visits, competitive shopping, tours, and other activities will be required.
If you
are excited to deliver great values to customers every day;
take a sense of pride and ownership in helping drive positive results for a team;
are committed to treating colleagues and customers with respect;
believe in the power of diversity and inclusion;
want to participate in initiatives that positively impact the world around you;
Come join our team.
Youre going to like it here!
Perks and benefits include an associate discount, free on-site gym, and much more!
We work hard and have fun together!
Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.
Burlington Stores, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Posting Number 2021-157849
Location US-CA-Los Angeles
Address 700 South Flower Street
Shopping Center Suite 3100
Zip Code 90017
Position Type Seasonal Full-Time
Posted Date 8/27/2021 1:08 PM
Career Site Category College
Position Category College & MBA Internships
Evergreen Yes