Assistant Buyer Development Program - 2026 Start Dates (New York)

Position Overview Starting a new career is a big deal, and at Burlington, we love big deals If you always hop on the latest trends and notice all the little details, have a passion for retail, and are prepared to join a team for the long haul, we encourage you to apply for our Assistant Buyer program. You will analyze a business area and develop relationships with vendors to bring in the best products and values for our customers.Our BurlingtonIn 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we expanded and transitioned to be one of today's leading off-price retailers, operating in clothing, baby items, home goods, and much more. Centered on five tenets, u201cOur Burlingtonu201d defines who we are as an employer, and what is important to us as a team, and it guides us toward becoming an even stronger competitor in the off-price channel.Additional information is available at : Development ProgramOur Assistant Buyer program opportunity is a starting point for a career journey in Buying and here is a peek at what you can expect : A hands-on training and onboarding program for your first weeks in which you will be placed in a business area to start applying your knowledge and skills.A mentor who will help guide and support you through training and beyond.Shadowing opportunities with various buying teams both in market and in the officeA hybrid model that includes in-office, market / comp shopping and remote days. This schedule can be subject to change. (Relocation benefits are available for those who are eligible).Being a part of an onboarding class with peers who will be starting in the same role and start date as you. A Day In The Life + Select and procure merchandise in conjunction with your Buyer in the assigned business area of responsibility to ensure that the final mix of products is ultimately customer oriented and curated to achieve a set profit plan. + Provide operational support to the Buyer by independently managing business analysis and delivering insights on category performance. + Participate in market visits / vendor appointments to select product assortments and negotiate pricing that resonate with customers and reflect strong value. + Contribute to business growth by sharing well-informed perspectives based on competitive shopping, trend monitoring, and market performance evaluation. + Build and nurture strong, positive