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Amy Robitaille · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About Amy
Amy Robitaille is a Product Development Specialist at The TJX Companies, Inc., bringing approximately 10 years of experience in fashion merchandising and product development. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a major in Fashion Merchandising from Fisher College, along with an associate degree in Business Administration. Her career has been shaped by a passion for fashion, creativity, and the opportunity to combine visual and commercial thinking in developing products that appeal to customers. Throughout her career, Amy has developed expertise in product development, fashion merchandising, trend research, product sourcing, vendor collaboration, and design coordination. Her experience includes researching emerging trends, analyzing sales and market data, sourcing materials and products from overseas vendors, collaborating with designers and cross-functional teams, managing costing, reviewing samples, and creating visual presentations for individual customers. Before joining TJX, she managed product assortments and customer presentations across multiple categories, which prepared her for her new role. Amy recently began her role at The TJX Companies, a career milestone that is especially meaningful because it represents an opportunity to work for a company she had admired for many years. In her current position, she works ahead of seasonal demand to identify future fashion trends and translate them into commercially successful products across multiple categories. She is committed to continuing her professional growth and ultimately advancing into higher-level management, while remaining grounded in determination, creativity, continuous learning, and a genuine passion for the fashion industry.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Amy
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to determination, focus, persistence, and refusing to give up on my professional goals. My career has included unexpected changes and setbacks, but I have continued moving forward and pursuing work that genuinely matters to me. Having a supportive family has helped on this journey. Joining a company I had wanted to work for since college reminded me that career goals may not happen on the timeline we expect, but staying dedicated and persistent can eventually create the right opportunity.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is to seek out mentors in upper management and learn from people who have achieved the kind of success I aspire to. Throughout my career, I’ve observed successful leaders to understand how they communicate, make decisions, and navigate their careers. Mentorship provides valuable perspective and helps me identify the skills I need to develop to reach the next level of leadership.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering my industry is to stay determined and never give up on their goals. Block out the outside noise, stay focused on what you want to achieve, and keep moving forward with confidence and persistence. Also know that you can be kind and strong at the same time.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is inflation and rising costs. It is increasingly important to balance maintaining quality with affordability, while continuing to meet consumers’ needs and expectations.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are determination, creativity, growth, perseverance, family, continuous learning, and being a good person. I believe in staying focused on long-term goals, even when circumstances change, and continuously learning from successful leaders and experiences. Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my teenage daughter visiting bookstores and coffee shops together, and going on local scenic adventures with my boyfriend.
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