If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day of a full-time associate and have an interest in a career as a Retail Buyer, we invite you to apply to our internship program as a Buying Intern!
Our Burlington
In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we expanded and transitioned to be one of today’s leading off-price retailers, operating in clothing, baby items, home goods, and much more. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer and what’s important to us as a team, and it guides us toward becoming an even stronger competitor in the off-price channel.
Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/
A Day In The Life
Our internship program is a starting point for a career journey in Buying at Burlington and here is a peek at what you can expect:
- A 10-week summer program where you will obtain learnings and skills through leadership development seminars, classroom-style training in areas like retail math and Microsoft Excel, a visit to market in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, tours of our stores and distribution centers, peer-to-peer social activities, and community service projects.
- Hands-on experience with our shadowing days where you will obtain exposure to the key parts of business operations and industry leaders, to understand the off-price retail world.
- Direct mentorship from a current Assistant Buyer who will be your “buddy” for support and guidance throughout the program experience.
- A hybrid model that mirrors our full-time associates and is 2-3 days in-office and 2-3 days remote per week. This schedule can be subject to change. (Relocation benefits are available for those who are eligible).
Our Day in the Life of a Buying Intern
- Support the buying team of one of our divisions 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 meets customer demand.
- Prepare trend boards for strategy meetings by researching trends to plan for seasonal buys.
- Updating and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Travel to market visits 1-2 days per week to visit vendors and assist in selecting and negotiating product that meets customer demands and is priced competitively.
- Participate in competitive shopping visits and assist inidentifying product opportunities, labels, and trends.
- Collaborate for success; teamwork within our department is key to success and you will work with several functional areas within the department for input, ideas, and to execute your assignments.
You’ll Come With
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Merchandising and/or Business).
- Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree betweenDecember 2026 and August 2027.
- Affinity for retail math, product/merchandising, and building a career in Buying.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values. (https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/)
- Sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business.
- Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills.
- A self-starter who takes initiative with a sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business.
- Ability to travel frequently / regularly as required for business related activities such as vendor appointments, trade shows, competitive shopping, etc. – mostly in the Greater Los Angeles area
With our offices located in Los Angeles, California, reliable transportation is required as it is not easily accessible by public transportation. Our buying teams regularly travel to market visits as well as various other locations to perform market research and competitive shopping. Based on the needs of the business, you may need to travel to area stores that do not match the schedules for public transportation.
Our Compensation and Benefits
- An hourly pay of $21 per hour.
- An associate discount for in-store purchases.
- Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Upon college graduation, many alumni of our internship program join our team as full-time Assistant Buyers and are set up for continuous career development opportunities within the Buying career path. There is potential for our interns to join Burlington as an intern and continue to advance within their careers all the way to Divisional Merchandise Manager and beyond.
Our Caring Company
At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts.
Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/
What happens after you submit your application?
You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview via email. This is our chance to get to know you better. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success.
Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence. Click here to learn more. (https://burlingtonstores.jobs/students-graduates/)
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams 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.