Careers

A Message From The CEO

It is an exciting time to be part of The TJX Companies, Inc. As a global off-price value retailing company operating in the United States, Canada and Europe, TJX is a place where your career options are limitless. You can see the passion our Associates have for off-price retailing throughout every area of our organization. Our business successes, as well as our Open Door internal culture, are built on communication. Just as we have no walls in our stores, we strive for 'no walls' in our communication. No walls communication applies to every area at every level of the business, requiring all of us to be open to new ideas and to share best practices with each other. TJX is poised for continued success in the future and we are excited to share that success with you.



Carol Meyrowitz
President and CEO

 
Job Code 09-0105
Title Corporate Merchandise Internship Program
City Los Angeles
State CA

Why TJX?

 Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the world's largest off-price retailer, and is comprised of: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and A.J. Wright in the United States, Winners, HomeSense and STYLESENSE in Canada and T.K. Maxx and HOMESENSE in Europe. With over $20 billion in revenues, nine businesses, more than 2,700 stores, and almost 133,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be the key to our growth and success in the future.

We currently have the following opportunity available:
Description
Corporate Merchandise Internship Program

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. Merchandising is comprised of two divisions, Merchandise Planning & Allocation and Merchandise Buying. These divisions work together to drive sales and profits for TJX. We will invest in you, your development and your future. In return, we look for you to use your strong analytical, problem-solving, creative 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 3.2 or above
  • Strong numbers, analytical and strategic skills are critical
  • Excellent communicators who work well in teams
  • Students with proven leadership abilities
  • Self-starters who can multi-task in a fast-paced business environment
  • Creative thinkers who are willing to take calculated risks

    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 there are opportunities to work in one of our Satellite Buying Offices in NYC or Los Angeles

    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
  • Responsibilities will vary depending on location and your specific placement in buying or planning

    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 in Planning, Buying or Executive Management


    Let your passion for retail shine in this Fortune 200 company, where it is never the same place twice. If you are a creative thinker, have an analytical mind and an entrepreneurial spirit then this internship is the right one for you! The selection process for the internship program is extremely competitive, please be sure to complete all steps in applying for full consideration.


    TO LEARN MORE:
    There is a complete outline of the career path, vdeo’s, FAQ’s, benefits and more, online at www.tjx.com/CMTP.


    • APPLICATION PROCESS:
    In addition to submitting your resume online, you must complete the following to be considered for a Mechandising internship. Please follow the link below to take our PeopleAnswers candidate assessment. Remember, this is in addition to submitting your resume online. The assessment will take approximately 35 minutes and is required to be considered for this internship program. It should be completed within 24 hours of submitting your resume. Select the Corporate Merchandise Training Program assessment within PeopleAnswers.

    PeopleAnswers Assessment Link: https://www.peopleanswers.com/pa/testPortalEntry.do?pc=235599

    All Summer 2010 internships are filled, please check back in the Fall for openings for Summer 2011.


    What's In It For You?

    At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

    Click Here for a full list of the benefits of working for The TJX Companies, Inc.

    For more information on the Nationwide Community Support efforts of TJX, Click Here.

    TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
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