Merchandise Sample Coordinator

Base pay range

$20.50/hr - $27.00/hr

The primary purpose of this position is for the Coordinator to work directly with members of our buying, mail center, advertising and human resources teams in order to implement an efficient and sustainable sample management process. In this role the associate will be responsible for coordinating the receipt and delivery of merchandise samples as well as tracking, organizing, storing and/or donating those goods as necessary.

The Coordinator will have great interpersonal communication skills and the ability to adapt to a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment. Organizational and multitasking skills will be critical in keeping regulated sample storage areas and providing sample support to help achieve the overall goal of reducing merchants’ workloads.

This position is based in our Burlington, NJ office with the ability to travel to our New York, NY office as needed.

• Develop and maintain working relationships with cross‑functional departments with a full understanding of the sample management process
• Manage and maintain assigned merchandising departments’ samples and storage areas by:
• Coordinating the receipt of merchandise samples from vendors/associates and the retrieval of samples from buyers’ storage areas
• Collecting, organizing, storing, mailing or donating samples according to business needs
• Managing weekly and monthly purge schedules and ensuring compliance
• Providing support to buyers with special equipment requests (i.e., sample equipment – sample/rolling racks and/or grids) when setting up for strategy and product review meetings
• Assisting Human Resources and buying teams with sample events (i.e. collect relevant samples to feature, set up and stage the spaces for items to be photographed and/or associates to purchase goods, break down displays and collect remaining samples to be donated to charity)

The Sample Merchandise Coordinator’s main goal is to support the merchant team by reducing their workload while maintaining a sustainable sample management process conducive to allowing merchants to chase opportunities. From meetings to corporate events to purging and donating samples, the Coordinator will take on tasks that afford merchants more time to strategically plan their businesses.

Accountabilities include collaboration with team members and key stakeholders in the Mail Center, Buying, HR, Marketing, Supply Chain and Corporate Facilities, and ownership of the execution of the process.

• Possess knowledge of buying practices and management of samples
• Ability to balance and prioritize competing demands, lead a team of peers
• Strong decision‑making skills
• Ability to interact with and influence individuals at multiple levels of the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization and follow‑up skills
• Possess a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Facilities software (Service Channel) knowledge a plus

Education:

High school diploma required; college degree a plus.

Experience:

Candidate must possess a minimum of 2 years of merchandising experience.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk through large buildings, sit in a cubicle environment; lift up to 20 lbs; communicate via phone; capable of sending, receiving, reading and responding to emails.

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full‑time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us.

Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

New Jersey-Burlington, 1830 Route 130 North, 08016

• Posting Number: R101638
• Position Category:
  Facilities & Maintenance
• Job Type: Full‑Time
• Remote Type:
  In‑Office/On‑site

Entry level

Full‑time

Marketing and Sales

Retail