Customer Experience Lead - Full Time

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Customer Experience Lead in Columbia, SC. You will lead front-end operations, support associates, and ensure the sales floor is organized and ready to serve customers, while modeling Burlington’s customer-first mindset.

This hands-on leadership role partners with store leadership to maintain smooth operations, deliver excellent service, and drive a positive shopping experience for customers across the store.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience preferred.
• Must be able to lead and coach associates.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to stay organized and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end operations and ensure smooth checkout flow.
• Direct associates during shifts and adjust priorities as needed.
• Resolve customer concerns and escalate when necessary.
• Maintain stock, merchandising standards, and store cleanliness.
• Troubleshoot register issues to minimize disruptions.
• Partner with store leadership to address service or execution opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Full-Time Customer Experience Lead

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retailers in the nation, join the Burlington Stores team as a Full-Time Customer Experience Lead!

Overview

As a Customer Experience Lead, you’ll play a key role in delivering a positive and engaging shopping experience for our customers. You’ll help drive front-end operations, support associates during your shift, and ensure the sales floor is organized, stocked, and ready to serve our customers. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll work closely with store leadership to keep operations running smoothly while modeling Burlington’s core values and customer‑first mindset.

What You’ll Do

• Lead by example to deliver excellent customer service across the store


• Support and coordinate daily front-end operations, including checkout flow and line management


• Direct associates during your shift, adjusting priorities to meet business needs


• Ensure fast, friendly, and accurate transactions (sales, returns, exchanges, etc.)


• Help resolve customer concerns and elevate issues when needed


• Ensure workload tasks, recovery, and merchandising standards are completed


• Perform opening and/or closing duties as assigned


• Support proper scheduling of breaks and front-end coverage


• Troubleshoot routine register or transaction issues to minimize service disruptions


• Partner with store leadership to identify and address service or execution opportunities


• Assist with merchandise flow and maintain organization in stock and support areas


• Reinforce company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures

What We’re Looking For

• A strong customer service mindset with a passion for helping others


• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate associates in a fast‑paced environment


• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills


• Ability to stay organized and adjust priorities quickly


• Team‑oriented with the ability to build positive working relationships


• Attention to detail and commitment to operational accuracy


• Flexibility to work a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays

Experience

• 1+ years of retail experience preferred (off‑price, big box, or specialty retail environments are a plus)

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Part‑time associates, based on hours worked, may be eligible for Burlington’s benefits package which includes medical coverage and a 401(k) plan. Part‑time associates may also be eligible for up to 4 hours of paid time off annually after one year of service, up to 8 paid holidays, and paid sick time in accordance with applicable law. We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us.

Our store teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Base Pay: $14.00 per hour - $14.00 per hour

Location 01748 - Columbia

Posting Number P1-6248776-1

Address 6880 Garners Ferry Rd

Zip Code 29209

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Career Site Category Store Associate

Position Category Retail Store

Base Pay $14.00 - $14.00 per hour