Merchandising Internship Program (Framingham, MA)

TJX; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Housing benefits for those who qualify

Job summary

TJX is offering a Merchandising Internship at its Corporate Home Office in Framingham, MA. You will be assigned to either Planning & Allocation or Buying, gaining hands-on experience with store allocation, vendor visits, and trend analysis.

We seek self-starters with strategic and analytical thinking, strong Excel skills, and a genuine interest in retail merchandising. The role offers a hybrid schedule and potential future opportunities with TJX.

Qualifications

• Current Sophomores & Junior standing
• Genuine interest in a career in Corporate Retail / Merchandising
• Excel proficiency and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Detail oriented with curiosity for retail trends

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales trends to anticipate consumer buying patterns
• Create allocation strategies for stores or e-commerce
• Accompany Buyers on vendor visits (local/virtual/on-site)
• Collaborate with Buyers on pre- and post-visit briefs
• Visit stores to assess product mix and competitive landscape
• Resolve merchandise issues with distribution centers, Buyers, and Vendors

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Strategic & analytical mindset

Interest in retail / merchandising

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Detail oriented

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Excel

Job description

What you’ll discover during a Summer Internship at TJX

• Inclusive culture where all Associates feel welcome, valued, and engaged
• Challenging, collaborative, team-based environment
• Opportunity to make an impact and contribute to a specific team
• Career growth opportunities - with successful completion of this experience, you may be presented a future offer to return to TJX
• Volunteer, executive-led speaker series, and networking events
• Hybrid work model - housing benefits for those who qualify

What you’ll do

Our Off-Price business model is unlike any other retailer, so we’ll make sure you have the right classroom and on-the-job training to show you what a long-term career in Merchandising can look like. At TJX, Merchandising is comprised of two divisions - Planning & Allocation and Buying; together, they work to drive our sales & increase profit.

Our Buyers are global travelers, sourcingfrom a universe of over 21,000 vendors and more than 100 countriesto deliver amazing merchandise at an exciting value to our customers every day.

Our Planning & Allocation teams manage the day-to-day management of our retail chains by analyzing financial data, anticipating customer buying patterns and managing inventory levels to create the treasure hunt experience we are known for.

Our Merchandising Internship opportunities exist in our Corporate Home Office in Framingham, MA.

As a Merchandising Intern you will be assigned to either Planning & Allocation or Buying, and your responsibilities may include:

• Analyze sales trends and reports to anticipate consumer buying patterns and product trends
• Create and implement allocation strategies for our stores and / or e-commerce sites
• Accompany Buyers on local, virtual, or on-site vendor visits
• Strategize with Buyers before vendor visits and debrief post-visit
• Visit stores to analyze our product mix as well as our competitors
• Resolve merchandise issues with our Distribution Centers, Buyers, and Vendors

With our corporate office located in Framingham, MA, TJX is not easily accessible by public transportation. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they have a dependable means of transportation to and from the office and traveling as needed for the role. A variable work schedule is part of the position and based on business needs. You may need to travel to area stores, local vendors, or other office locations, and work hours may not always align with others and public transportation schedules.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for students who are self-starters that 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 students who are:

• Current Sophomores & Juniors
• Genuine interest in a career in Corporate Retail / Merchandising

Additional qualifications include:

• Genuine interest in retail, Merchandising Career Path, product, and following trends
• Sense of curiosity for an ever-changing retail landscape
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent communicators who work well in teams
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including Excel (i.e., pivot tables, charts, v-look up, etc.)
• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems
• Proven leadership abilities and a strong work ethic
• Detail oriented

What to expect from our interview process

Below are the steps in the process for our Merchandising opportunities. Moving through each step of the process below is based on individual performance.

• Virtual one-way interview through HireVue
• Virtual business scenario and online assessment
• Virtual behavioral interviews
• Potential Offer to join the TJX Family!

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