Buying Intern

Job Description

Buying Intern | Burlington Stores

The Tone:
This is an internship at Burlington Stores, located in Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid). Burlington Stores, established in 1972, is a leading off-price retailer specializing in clothing, baby items, and home goods. This Buying Intern role offers a comprehensive 10-week summer program designed to mirror the day-to-day work of a full-time associate. It serves as a starting point for individuals interested in a career as a Retail Buyer, providing foundational knowledge and practical experience.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
• Pay: $21 hourly
• Mission: This person supports the buying team in merchandise selection, negotiation, and pricing to meet customer demand and strengthen Burlington’s off-price market position.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Merchandise Management: Support the buying team within one division in merchandise selection, negotiation, and pricing activities.
• Product Coordination: Assist in planning and coordinating product availability for advertising and promotional initiatives.
• Trend Research: Prepare trend boards for strategy meetings by researching trends to plan for seasonal buys.
• Vendor Engagement: Travel to market visits 1-2 days per week to meet vendors and assist in selecting and negotiating competitively priced products.
• Market Analysis: Participate in competitive shopping visits and assist in identifying product opportunities, labels, and trends.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising and/or Business, with an expected graduation between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Experience: Affinity for retail math, product, and merchandising, combined with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a basic understanding of other Microsoft Office programs.
• Skills: Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships, critical thinker with high attention to detail, strong listening, oral, and written communication skills, a self-starter who takes initiative with curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business, and the ability to travel frequently and regularly for business-related activities primarily within the Greater Los Angeles area.