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Career Fair Opportunities
 

Points of Contact


Retailer engagement, sponsorship, and deliverables questions:

Samantha LaManna
lamannas@nrf.com
703-964-6540

Registration, on site career fair, and logistics questions:

Annalea Soudry-Maurer
soudry-maurera@nrf.com
561-602-0082

 

Hotels


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Marriott Floor Plans


 

5th Floor Floorplan

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7th Floor Floorplan

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Westside Ballroom - Tech & Supply Chain Breakout Floorplan (5th floor)

5th Floor Westside Ballroom

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Westside Ballroom - Career Fair Floorplan (5th floor)

Legend

  1. Nordstrom

  2. CVS

  3. carter's

  4. Crate & Barrel

  5. UNIQLO

  6. Belk

  7. 7-Eleven

  8. Pilot

  9. Haddad Brands

  10. Lands' End

  11. TJX

  12. Victoria's Secret

  13. DICK's Sporting Goods

  14. Tractor Supply

  15. H-E-B

  16. Target

  17. Best Buy

  18. Burlington

  19. Macy's

  20. Walmart

  21. Ross Stores

  22. Lowe's

  23. Brilliant Earth

  24. Kohl's

  25. Zara

  26. Gap

  27. PVH

  28. Amazon

  29. Meijer

  30. Raising Canes

  31. Wayfair

  32. Lidl

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Westside Ballroom - Get Hired Floorplan (5th floor)

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6th Floor Floorplan

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9th Floor Floorplan

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Coat Check (3rd Floor)

Third floor coat check

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Astor Ballroom (7th Floor)

7th Floor Floorplan for Educator Meeting

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Marquis Guide to Amenities and Services

Marquis Guide

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Shipping Information


Incoming packages

Shipping for the career fair can only be received between January 1-9, 2025.

Packages must have the name of an individual who will be on site at the Student Program, picking up/opening the packages.

 

Shipping Address

(Your name) (Your mobile number)
c/o FedEx Office at New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY, 10036
NRF Foundation Student Program

If you are participating in the technology or supply chain breakouts on Friday January 10, you must pick up your packages at the FedEx office on the 7th floor of the Marriott Marquis. FedEx can identify packages by name, tracking number, or FedEx account number. We recommend separating out your materials and designating specific boxes for Friday’s breakout(s) vs. for Saturday’s career fair. This will make it easier to pick up just the packages you need for Friday.

Otherwise, all shipments not picked up early will be dropped in the Westside Ballroom at your designated space on Saturday morning for Career Fair setup.

 

Hours

The FedEx Office operating hours are:

  • Mon.-Fri.: 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM

  • Sat.: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM

  • Sun.: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM

 

Outgoing Packages

FedEx can ship all outgoing packages back to your offices. Please bring pre-printed return labels with your account information included. If you do not have shipping labels, FedEx can assist you in creating a label, but we recommend you prepare your return labels in advance to avoid long wait times.

If your company uses a different courier, FedEx can get them to your courier as long as you have the return shipping labels ready.

We also recommend packing basic supplies such as packing tape, scissors, zip ties, etc. to close boxes and packages at the end of the career fair.

Please note: FedEx will charge a handling fee for all packages, and will ask representatives on site for payment before they can take your boxes via a form. You can provide your FedEx account number, or credit card information on site. If you take your boxes back upstairs to the FedEx business center on the 7th floor after the Career Fair, the handling fees are cheaper. If your boxes are too large to carry and need to be picked up from the Career Fair room, higher fees will apply. The handling fees can be found here.

Anything left in the Westside Ballroom in the Marriott Marquis at the end of the Career Fair will be thrown out.

 
 

Security Information


Marriott Emergency Protocols

Marriott security is available 24 hours a day and NRFF has hired a private security agency during event functions.

In case of medical or other true emergency, dial 6666 from any Marriott house phone (located on conference room walls) or alert a Marriott staff member in a red blazer.

Marriott will use their internal PA system for building-wide emergencies.

In case of an evacuation, Marriott staff will direct all guests to The Westin Hotel Times Square, 270 West 43rd St at 8th Avenue.

Notify Annalea or Samantha of any major emergencies.

 

Parking


Valet daily rate: $70

There are several parking garages available in the Times Square area. We highly suggest taking an Uber/Lyft/Taxi or public transportation for ease of access to the hotel.

 

Wi-Fi


SSID: NRF Foundation Student Program

Access Code: NYC25 (not case sensitive)

 

Dress Code


Students will be in professional dress, but we encourage company representatives to dress to reflect their brand.

 

Meals


Meals served on Friday & Saturday in the 6th floor foyer are reserved for students and educators. On Saturday, there will be a breakroom at the career fair in the Westside Ballroom on the 5th floor that will have food and drinks available to recruiters.

Alternative food options are available within the Marriott Marquis:

  • Broadway Lounge, 8th floor

  • Revel & Rye Bar and Restaurant, 8th floor

  • Gift shop, 8th floor

  • Starbucks, Street Level

View additional food options near the Marriott Marquis.

 

Printing


The FedEx office located on the 7th floor of the Marriott Marquis can assist if you need to print anything onsite.

Hours

  • Mon.-Fri.: 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM

  • Sat.: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM

  • Sun.: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM

 

NRF Big Show


No matter your role, level, or business model, NRF Retail's Big Show has something for you. Discover future industry trends, test drive the latest tech, and build valuable partnerships that will propel your sales — and your career — forward. NRF Retail's Big Show 2025 will be held at the Javits Center January 12-14, 2025.

Note: your Student Program registration does not get you access to Big Show. Only RCC and Gold sponsorships receive one full conference Big Show pass as part of the sponsorship package and will need to be submitted in the registration form.