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TJX Companies

Corporate Internship Program - Analyst/Buyer/Executive


The TJX Companies, Inc., a Fortune 200 company, is entrepreneurial and willing to take intelligent risks to drive our $19 billion business. We operate eight businesses with over 2,500 stores (i.e. Marshalls and T.J. Maxx) and regional offices around the globe, with our Corporate Office located just outside Boston, MA. As the world’s largest off-price retailer, TJX offers opportunities to travel or work internationally within our Merchandising Division. Merchandising is comprised of two divisions, Merchandise Planning & Allocation and Merchandise Buying. These divisions work together to drive sales and profits for TJX.

Our present and past CEO’s were all Buyers, so whether you are interested in Planning & Allocation, Buying, or Executive Management, TJX’s Corporate Merchandise Internship Program will give you what you need to be successful. It teaches you how to run the retail business from behind the scenes and develops future leaders in our Merchandising Division. TJX will invest in you, your development and your future. In return, we look for you to use your strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills to strategically drive the TJX businesses during your internship.

WHO we’re looking for:
- Sophomores and Juniors
- All majors with a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Excellent communicators who work well in teams
- Students with proven leadership abilities and strong analytical skills
- Self-starters who can multi-task in a fast-paced business environment
- Creative thinkers who are willing to take a risk

WHAT we offer:
- Informative workshops, networking opportunities and social events
- Classroom and on the job training
- Store visits and vendor visits with Planning and Buying Teams
- Interaction with all levels of management
- Most interns spend the summer working in our Corporate Headquarters located just outside Boston, but a few may work in one of our Satellite Buying Offices in NY and CA

HOW You Showcase Your Talent:
- Analyze weekly sales reports to develop merchandise strategies and allocate product
- Communicate and resolve merchandise issues with Distribution Centers and Buyers
- Interact with Planning, Buying and Merchandising Executives
- Offer creative input to drive sales through store visits and competitive shopping
- Complete special projects as assigned

WHERE the Internship can take you:
- Tremendous opportunity to secure a full time position or second internship in Merchandising
- Ultimately, into a defined career path with unlimited growth potential into Executive Management

Let your passion for retail shine in this $19 billion company, where it is never the same place twice. If you have an analytical mind and an entrepreneurial spirit then this internship is the right one for you!

TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

TO LEARN MORE:
There is a complete outline of the career path, Video’s, Podcasts, FAQ’s, Benefits and more, online at www.tjx.com/CMTP
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Career Services | 19 Deerfield St. | Boston, MA 02215 | Phone:617-353-3590 | Fax:617-353-9350