Merchandise Sample Coordinator

Position Overview The Merchandise Sample Coordinator supports Burlington's merchant organization by managing the end-to-end sample merchandise process and reducing administrative workload for the Buying team. The primary goal of this position is to maintain an efficient, organized, and sustainable sample management process that allows merchants to focus on strategic business priorities and quickly respond to new opportunities. The role coordinates the receipt, tracking, organization, storage, distribution, purging, and donation of merchandise samples while also supporting meetings, corporate events, and other sample-related initiatives. The Coordinator serves as a central point of coordination, ensuring samples are managed effectively throughout their lifecycle and are readily available to support business needs. A Day In The Life Develop and maintain working relationships with cross‑functional departments to understand the sample management process. Manage and maintain assigned merchandising departments’ samples and storage areas. Coordinate receipt of merchandise samples from vendors/associates and retrieval of samples from buyers’ storage. Collect, organize, store, mail, or donate samples according to business needs. Manage weekly and monthly purge schedules and ensure compliance. Provide support to buyers with special equipment requests when setting up for strategy and product review meetings. Assist Human Resources and buying teams with sample events (collect relevant samples for features, set up and stage spaces for photography, enable associates to purchase goods, break down displays, and donate remaining samples to charity). You'll Bring High school diploma required; college degree a plus. Minimum of 2 years of merchandising experience. Knowledge of buying practices and sample management. Ability to balance and prioritize competing demands and lead a team of peers. Strong decision‑making skills. Ability to influence individuals at multiple levels of the organization. Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and follow‑up skills. Strong sense of urgency. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Service Channel facilities software knowledge a plus. Ability to stand, walk through large buildings and sit in a cubicle environment. Lifting up to 20 lbs. Ability to communicate via phone. Must be capable of sending, receiving, reading, and responding to emails. Benefits Burlington offers competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability insurance. Full‑time associates are eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Burlington also provides training and development opportunities for career growth. All employees are covered by Burlington Stores, Inc.'s equal opportunity employer policy, which is committed to workplace diversity. Additional Information Location: Burlington, NJ (occasional travel to New York, NY office as needed). Pay Rate: Hourly. Job Type: Full‑Time. Remote Type: In‑Office/On‑site. Position Category: Facilities & Maintenance. Career Site Category: Corporate. Address: 1830 Route 130 North, Burlington, NJ 08016. #J-18808-Ljbffr Burlington Stores, Inc.