Merchandising and Buying Development Programme

Merchandising and Buying Development Programme

At TJX, the partnership between merchandising and buying teams is crucially different. Collaborating daily, the teams develop in store and e-commerce strategies designed to excite our customers.

Merchandising takes an entrepreneurial approach to planning and trading to drive business, while our buyers constantly seal the best deals by securing new opportunities in the marketplace. The merchant skills overlapping both functions provides the dynamic flexibility that helps us deliver exceptional value to our customers.

Start date: July 2026
Location: Watford
Duration: 12 weeks training, followed by a full-time role in Merchandising

Applications are now closed.

What we look for

Here’s what you’ll need in order to join our diverse and committed team.

A degree

Educated to degree level in any discipline

Natural curiosity

As well as a passion for our business and retail

Commercial awareness

The ability to understand what makes commercial success

A customer focus

Always putting the customer first

Ability to work with numbers

Strong numerical skills are required

Strong relationship building and collaboration skills

You'll need to be able to work well in a team, and get the best out of those around you

Excellent communication skills

As well as the confidence to share your opinions with others

Proactivity and drive

You must be a proactive individual with the ability to use your initiative to drive the business

Take risks and make mistakes

A willingness to take risks, make mistakes and learn along the way

Language skills

European language skills are a real plus – particularly business-level German, Spanish and Italian

What’s in it for you?

To ensure we attract and retain the best talent, we offer a range of great benefits to all employees. Your exact salary and benefits package will be discussed with you at the offer stage of the application process. However, all associates will receive:

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Discounts

These apply to products in our stores and online. You’ll also have access to multiple double discount weekends.

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Holidays

We give generous holiday allowances relevant to your location. The number of days will rise as you spend more time with us.

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Pension Scheme

When you join us, you’ll be entitled to become a member of the Company Pension Scheme. We’ll share more information about this when you start.

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Continuous Learning and Development

You’ll receive ongoing learning and development opportunities and support throughout your career at TJX.

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Season Ticket Support

You can get interest free season ticket support relevant to your location.

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Family

We offer paid paternity, maternity, shared parental and adoption leave.

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Fitness

You’ll have access to join an onsite gym and discounted sessions/classes throughout the UK.

What to expect from the programme

When you join the programme, you’ll be part of a diverse cohort and begin your journey as an Allocation Analyst in the Merchandising team. After a 12-week induction, you’ll learn how to analyse and trade your business, while gaining insight into how merchandising and buying work together to deliver value to customers in-store and online.

You’ll receive hands-on training in both technical and soft skills from experienced merchandisers and buyers. You’ll be paired with a buddy before you start, and once on the programme, you’ll have regular one-to-ones with your line manager to support your development and keep you on track.

You’ll gain broad experience across the merchandising function by working with different product areas. Along the way, you’ll build strong relationships, grow your commercial awareness, and develop the skills to take on exciting challenges ahead.

Meet our people

Meet some of our associates who’ve experienced our graduate programmes and hear their stories about life at TJX Europe.

Rebecca

I’ve grown my knowledge and skills considerably within the year I have worked at TJX and I continue to receive incredible support and encouragement from my peers.

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Giuliana

Since joining TJX I felt a strong sense of belonging and inclusion, I felt part of this big family. I am listened to and part of the decision-making process and I can see daily my impact on the business.

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Saffron

Learning and development is important to TJX, which meant I was fully supported throughout my placement and was able to grow my knowledge. The atmosphere in the office is exciting as every day is different.

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Shymi

What I love most about TJX is our culture, everyone works collaboratively and open to conversation.

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Harriet

The graduate finance programme has helped me develop on a personal and professional level and has prepared me for a successful career in finance.

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