Store Manager

Burlington Stores•Melrose Park, IL

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing all store operations to maximize sales results and bring Burlington’s values to life. This role oversees the overall success of the store and its associates, provides leadership as a mentor, role model, and coach, and partners with associates across the organization. The Store Manager leads by example to deliver professional customer service and a high-quality shopping experience, and owns the execution of day-to-day merchandising, operations, and service management tasks.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of retail management experience in a Big Box or Specialty environment.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Experience using scheduling and reporting computer software.
  • Travel may be required from time to time.

Responsibilities

  • Directly manage Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and Store Associates to ensure company policies, standards, expectations, and initiatives are implemented.
  • Ensure Assistant Managers and store team members fulfill their individual responsibilities.
  • Coordinate merchandise placement, sales promotions, and pricing with the Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising.
  • Review receiving, transfers, debits and damages, returns-to-vendor paperwork, and chargeback paperwork with the Assistant Store Manager, Operations to help ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Act as Manager on Duty, lead by example, set standards, and model Burlington standard operating procedures.
  • Manage the store’s multi-million-dollar sales volume and expense budget, including associated reporting and record-keeping.
  • Recruit, screen, and hire associates to meet staffing needs.
  • Facilitate onboarding and training for new associates, provide ongoing coaching, and implement structured learning and development activities.
  • Handle personnel and associate relations issues.
  • Manage the payroll budget, workforce, and scheduling.
  • Facilitate communication and partnerships among the store team, district and regional management teams, and other company partners.

Benefits

  • Competitive wage
  • Flexible hours
  • Associate discount
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Eligible full-time associates may receive up to 12 days of paid time off annually
  • Up to 8 paid holidays
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable law
  • 401(k) plan
  • Training and development opportunities
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