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Buying Intern - Summer 2025

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Burlington Stores

Aug 7

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Burlington

Requirements

  • - Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field(Merchandising, Marketing, Business).
  • - Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between December 2025 and August 2026.
  • - 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.
  • - 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 within the NY, NJ, and PA area.

Responsibilities

  • 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 in identifying 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.

FAQs

What is the location of the Buying Intern position?

The Buying Intern position is located at 2006 Route 130 North, Burlington, NJ, US 08016.

How long does the internship program last?

The internship program lasts for 10 weeks during the summer.

What kind of training will I receive during the internship?

You will receive leadership development seminars, classroom-style training in retail math and Microsoft Excel, and participate in market visits and tours of our stores and distribution centers.

Who will mentor me during the internship?

You will have direct mentorship from a current Assistant Buyer who will be your "buddy" for support and guidance throughout the program.

What are the main responsibilities of a Buying Intern?

Responsibilities include supporting the buying team in merchandise selection and pricing, assisting with product availability for promotions, planning assortments, preparing trend boards, updating purchase orders, and participating in market visits and competitive shopping.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Buying Intern position?

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field like Merchandising, Marketing, or Business, and graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.

What is the hourly pay for this internship?

The hourly pay for the Buying Intern position is $21 per hour.

Is there any opportunity for career growth after the internship?

Yes, many alumni of our internship program join the team as full-time Assistant Buyers, with pathways for continuous career development within the Buying career path.

Will I need to travel for the internship?

Yes, frequent travel is required for business-related activities such as vendor appointments and market visits, mostly within the NY, NJ, and PA area.

Are there any benefits offered during the internship?

Yes, interns receive an associate discount for in-store purchases and professional development opportunities for long-term career growth.

Will there be an interview process for the internship?

Yes, after submitting your application, you may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview.

Is there any emphasis on diversity and inclusion at Burlington?

Yes, Burlington values equality, diversity, and inclusion, and has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council that promotes these efforts within the company.

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Burlington Stores

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer with Fiscal 2022 net sales of $8.7 billion. The Company is a Fortune 500 company and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BURL.” The Company operated 933 stores as of the end of the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, in 46 states and Puerto Rico, principally under the name Burlington Stores. The Company’s stores offer an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise at up to 60% off other retailers' prices, including women’s ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts and coats.

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