Store Manager

Despite today’s tough retail environment, Burlington is growing faster than ever! Few companies can boast the kind of performance and opportunity you’ll find at this Fortune 500 company. As one of the fastest growing off-price retailers in the nation, Burlington is at the forefront of the off-price movement.

As the leader of the management team, the Store Manager has ultimate responsibility over operation and performance of one, multi-million dollar store location. The Store Manager is a leader who exercises judgment and uses discretion to solve problems, make informed decision and manage wisely. Responsibilities include driving sales and customer service; ensuring proper merchandising standards, controlling expenses and payroll budgets, managing the associate experience and handling personnel issues. A Store Manager is a role model and must manage the workforce and time wisely in order to achieve maximum results.

* Manage the performance of Assistant Store Managers and Associates using established Company policies and standards including but not limited to those outlined in the company’s Core Values, the Associate Handbook as well as merchandising and operational SOP’s. * Recruit and hire the most qualified applicants to meet the store's needs. * Ensure that the management team is providing all associates with proper orientation, training and coaching to maximize the associate and customer experience and drive sales. * Provide leadership and guidance to the management team in solving problems that affect the store's service, efficiency, and productivity * Coordinate merchandise placement, sales promotion activities and pricing of merchandise through communication and coaching of the ASM, Merchandising, Merchandising Team or Receiving Team (or Flow Teams where applicable) * Review and audit operational processes, reports and records to ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures, monitor store profitability, and manage payroll budgets * Ensure the ASM, Operations (or ASM, Operations/Service) and receiving team are reviewing paperwork pertaining to receiving, transfers, debits/damages, returns-to-vendor (RTV's), and charge-backs to headquarters in order to ensure accuracy of inventory * Work closely with team of Assistant Store Managers to ensure proper scheduling guidelines and best practices are being following in order to maximize the available workforce. * Actively address any associate relations issues and ensure all Human Resources and employment policies are being followed within the store * Proactively communicate with the Regional Support team and Assistant Store Managers to build partnerships that help achieve greater results. * Ensure that adequate security exists and that physical facilities comply with safety codes and ordinances * Safeguard company assets by properly securing the facility and all areas containing sensitive or highly confidential information. * Any other tasks when necessary

* 5+ years of Retail Management experience within a Big Box or Specialty environment, with the ability to manage a multi-million dollar sales volume and expense budget * Availability to meet minimum scheduling requirements as set forth by the company, including nights weekends and holidays. * Strong communication skills (verbal & written), including strong relationship building skills * Travel required – as needed