Merchandising Internship Program (Framingham, MA)

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Housing benefits

Job summary

TJX Companies is offering a Merchandising Internship at our Framingham, MA Home Office. You will join either Planning & Allocation or Buying and gain hands-on experience in analyzing sales data and guiding assortment decisions.

You’ll work in a collaborative, hybrid environment with leadership exposure and opportunities to travel to area stores or vendor sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 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
• Genuine interest in retail, Merchandising Career Path, product, and following trends
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent communicators who work well in teams

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Teamwork

Leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

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, sourcing from a universe of over 21,000 vendors and more than 100 countries to 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

• Learn more about TJX by attending recruiting events.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• 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.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers 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, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address

770 Cochituate Rd

Location

USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd