Store Manager Trainee

Position Overview

If you are interested in growing your retail management career with one of the largest and fastest growing off-price retailers in the nation, join the Burlington Stores team as a Store Manager!

About the Role

You will be responsible for successfully managing all store operations tasks to maximize sales results while bringing “Our Burlington” values to life in your store. You will be a mentor, role model, and coach for your team members, as well as a partner to associates in other branches of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and oversight of Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and Store Associates to ensure implementation of established company policies, standards, expectations and initiatives.
• Ensure Assistant Managers and store team members are fulfilling their individual responsibilities.
• Partner with Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising to coordinate merchandise placement, sales promotions and pricing.
• Partner with Assistant Store Manager, Operations to review receiving, transfers, debits/damages, returns-to-vendor (RTV's), and chargeback paperwork to ensure accuracy of inventory.
• Manage multi-million-dollar sales volume and expense budget including review of all associated reporting and record-keeping.
• Recruitment, screening and hiring of associates in order to meet store staffing needs.
• Facilitate onboarding and training for new associates, provide ongoing coaching in the moment, and implement structured learning and development activities for all team members.
• Handle personnel and associate relations issues.
• Payroll budget management, workforce management and scheduling.
• Facilitate effective communication and partnerships among the store team, district and regional management teams, and other partners within the company.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Retail Management experience in a Big Box or Specialty environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule; including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

You are a proven leader with strong communication and organization skills. You can lead a team in driving results while building strong teams and partnerships and cultivating an environment based on trust, respect, and integrity. You bring innovative ideas to help drive results as you take on the challenge of running all aspects of a multi-million-dollar store operation.

SkillsStrong leadership and communication skills.

Ability to manage a large team effectively.

Experience with scheduling and reporting computer software.

Ability to handle personnel and associate relations issues.

Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Flexible hours.
• Associate discount.
• Benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance.
• Up to 12 days of paid time off annually, up to 8 paid holidays, paid sick time in accordance with applicable law, and a 401(k) plan.
• Training and development opportunities.

Pay

Min-Mid $64,125.00 - $80,155.00

Schedule

In Office/On-site