Merchandise Sample Coordinator

**LOCATION** 1400 Broadway New York NY US 10018 **Overview** Bring your experience to our growing Fortune 500 retail company and certified Great Place to Work!Burlington Stores is a nationally recognized retailer of high quality, branded merchandise at everyday low prices, with over 1000 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico and we are in search of a Sample Merchandise Coordinator to be a part of our growth. As an off-price retailer we generate more than $9B in sales through our nationwide network of stores. The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with members of our buying, mailroom, advertising and human resources teams in order to implement an efficient and sustainable sample management process. In this role they 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. They will have to have great interpersonal communication skills as they correspond with multiple associates across the company. There organizational and multitasking skills will be critical in keeping regulated sample storage areas and providing support as it relates to samples in order to help achieve the overall goal to help reduce merchants’ workloads. **A Day in the Life** Develop and maintain working relationships with cross-functional departmentswith a full understanding of the sample management process, one should be able to adapt to the fast pace, ever-changing environment Coordinate the receipt of merchandise samples from vendors/associates and the retrieval of samples from buyers’ storage areas Collect, organize, store, mail or donate samples according to business needs Manage and maintain assigned merchandising departments’ samples and storage areas Collaborate with stakeholders to develop ways to improve the sample process at each step, with the goal of reducing workload for the merchants Manage weekly and monthly purge schedules and ensure compliance Provide 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 Assist 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, breakdown displays and collect remaining samples to be donated to charity) **You Come With** High school diploma required, Bachelors degree a plus Merchandising experience Knowledge of buying practices and management of samples Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. _Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!_ _You will enjoy a competitive wage, 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._ \#LI-JL1 **Posting Number** _2025-229091_ **Location** _US-NY-New York_ **_Address_** _1400 Broadway_ **_Shopping Center_** _11th Floor_ **_Zip Code_** _10018_ **Workplace Type** _On-Site_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Career Site Category** _Corporate_ **Position Category** _Facilties/Maintenance_ **Evergreen** _No_ **Min** _USD $20.50/Hour_ **Mid** _USD $25.00/Hour_

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