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Merchandising Development Program (Summer 2019 Start)

The TJX Companies, Inc.

The TJX Companies, Inc.

Merchandising Development Program (Summer 2019 Start)

Framingham, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? Then try TJX on for size. You’ll join a Fortune 100 company and the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. At TJX, we are proud that, for 40 years, we have been providing amazing value to our customers, but the merchandise we sell is just part of our story. We believe our Associates bring our business to life, and we aim to support them by making TJX a terrific place to work. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates, and believe that the diverse skills, experiences and background that they bring into the organization will help us continue to succeed.

    The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, is ranked 85 among Fortune 500 companies. At the end of 2017, the Company had over $35 billion in revenues, more than 4,000 stores in 9 countries, 3 e-commerce sites, and approximately 249,000 Associates. We operate T.J. Maxx and Marshalls (combined, Marmaxx), HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post, and Homesense, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com, in the United States; Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls (combined, TJX Canada) in Canada; and T.K. Maxx in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, the Netherlands, and Australia, as well as Homesense in the U.K. and Ireland and tkmaxx.com in the U.K. (combined, TJX International).

    We see ourselves as a global, off-price, value retailer and our mission is to deliver great value to our customers. In our nearly 40-year history, we have delivered steady sales and earnings growth and some of the highest returns on investment we have seen in retail. We believe that we operate one of the most flexible business models in the world and that year after year, our great flexibility has enabled us to succeed through various economic and retail environments.

    We are proud of everything we’ve achieved as a business but we are even more excited about the future and what it could mean for your career. If you want to become a business leader within retail Merchandising and Buying, this is the program where your adventure begins.

    What’s in it for you?

    This program is renowned in the industry for developing business leaders. Merchandising is the heart of our business and no other team impacts the bottom line more. Of course, our approach to Merchandising is unlike any other retailer, so we’ll make sure you have the right classroom and on-the-job training to give you a head start on a long-term career.

    It begins with classroom and on the job training where you will get an inside view of the business and a better understanding of our off-price business model before you move into your first role as an Allocation Analyst within Merchandising Planning & Allocation. In this role, you will be assigned a specific product area and will be empowered to help drive sales by allocating the exciting mix of brands that our buyers have purchased. You will do this by analyzing sales trends and anticipating consumer buying patterns and product trends. You will conduct store visits to evaluate merchandise assortments as well as interact with all levels of management. Throughout, you’ll benefit from the mentorship and guidance of your own Development Partner during your training.

    Where could it take you?

    Like our business, you could have the opportunity to experience quick growth. Our Corporate Office is located in Framingham, MA. We offer a structured career path that begins in Planning & Allocation and can lead into Buying and Executive Management. Our Buyers are global travelers, sourcing from over 100 countries to build relationships and negotiate with more than 18,000 vendors. Our Buyers are responsible for the amazing merchandise and exciting values found in our stores.

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  • Qualifications

    Who are we looking for?

    This program is for self-starters who already have the foundation of strategic and analytical thinking and are now ready to put them to use in the world of business. Specifically, we are looking for:

    • Graduating Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above
    • A strong ability to work with numbers, analyze data and think critically
    • Students with an entrepreneurial spirit that want to drive for results
    • Excellent communicators who work well in teams
    • Students with proven leadership abilities and a strong work ethic
    • Problem solvers who can think creatively
    • Self-starters who can multi-task in a fast-paced environment
    • A genuine interest in retail, product and following trends
  • Benefits

    TJX has campuses conveniently located off the Mass Pike and Route 495. With us, you'll not only enjoy working for an industry leader, but we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Industry
    Retail
  • Fun Fact
    We have over 1000 Buyers in our Merchandising organization! The majority have come through our entry-level Merchandising Development Program and have followed the career path to Buyer.
  • About Us

    The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. In the US, they operate T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post and Homesense, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com. TJX offesr challenging assignments and support for career growth so that Associates join TJX for a job and stay to build a career.