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Buying Intern - Summer 2025

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Burlington Stores

14d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
  • Los Angeles

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant Bachelor’s degree, graduating between Dec 2025-Aug 2026, possess retail math affinity, Excel skills, critical thinking, and reliable transportation.
  • You will support the buying team with merchandise selection, trend research, purchase order tracking, market visits, competitive shopping, and collaboration across departments for successful execution.

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 in the Greater Los Angeles area.
  • Reliable transportation is required as it is not easily accessible by public transportation.

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 duration of the Buying Intern program?

The Buying Intern program lasts for 10 weeks during the summer.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at 700 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90017.

What is the hourly pay for this internship?

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

Are there opportunities for professional development during the internship?

Yes, the internship program includes professional development opportunities aimed at long-term career growth.

What are the basic qualifications to apply for this internship?

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, graduating between December 2025 and August 2026, and have an affinity for retail math, product merchandising, and a career in Buying.

Will I receive mentorship during the internship?

Yes, each intern will have direct mentorship from a current Assistant Buyer who will provide support and guidance throughout the program.

Is travel required for this internship?

Yes, interns are expected to travel frequently/regularly for business-related activities such as vendor appointments, trade shows, and competitive shopping, mostly in the Greater Los Angeles area.

What are the expected work arrangements during the internship?

The internship follows a hybrid model, with 2-3 days in-office and 2-3 days remote per week, although this schedule may be subject to change.

Is there an associate discount for store purchases?

Yes, interns will receive an associate discount for in-store purchases.

Will I be evaluated through an on-demand video interview?

Yes, candidates may be invited to complete a HireVue on-demand video interview as part of the application process.

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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.