Company Overview
Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retail leader. As a Fortune 500 company, Burlington trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BURL.”
With a presence in over 1,000 stores across 46 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, Burlington operates primarily under the Burlington Stores brand. The company offers a vast selection of in-season, fashion-forward merchandise at discounts of up to 60% off compared to other retailers. Its product range includes women’s apparel, menswear, youth clothing, baby essentials, and more.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct leadership and oversight to Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and Store Associates, ensuring company policies, standards, and initiatives are consistently implemented.
- Ensure Assistant Managers and team members effectively fulfill their individual responsibilities and performance expectations.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising, to oversee merchandise placement, sales promotions, and pricing strategies.
- Work alongside the Assistant Store Manager, Operations, to review and ensure accuracy in inventory processes, including receiving, transfers, debits/damages, returns-to-vendor (RTVs), and charge-backs.
- Manage a multi-million dollar sales volume and expense budget, conducting regular reviews of all related reporting and record-keeping.
- Lead recruitment efforts, screening, and hiring processes to maintain optimal store staffing levels.
- Facilitate onboarding and training for new associates while providing real-time coaching and structured learning opportunities for all team members.
- Address and manage personnel and associate relations matters professionally and effectively.
- Oversee payroll budget management, workforce planning, and scheduling to optimize store operations.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among the store team, regional management, and corporate partners.
- Perform additional tasks as needed to ensure store success.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of retail management experience in a Big Box or Specialty retail environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Comfortable using computerized scheduling and reporting software.
- Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
Why Join Us?
If you:
- Are passionate about delivering great value to customers every day.
- Take pride in driving positive results for a team.
- Believe in fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Want to be part of initiatives that make a positive impact in the community.
Then we’d love to have you on our team! You’re going to love it here.
What We Offer
At Burlington, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive wages and flexible hours
- Associate discounts on great merchandise
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off (up to 12 days annually for full-time associates)
- Up to 8 paid holidays and paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Opportunities for growth and professional development in a rapidly expanding brand.