Customer Experience Lead - Full Time

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Employee discount

Flexible hours

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Customer Experience Lead to drive a positive shopping experience and lead front-end operations. You will support associates during shifts and ensure the sales floor is organized and ready to serve customers.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong customer service, coaching abilities, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with a competitive hourly wage of $16 per hour at Hoffman Estates.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience preferred.
• Customer service mindset is essential.
• Ability to lead and coach associates in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end operations and checkout flow, ensuring smooth transactions.
• Direct associates during shifts and adjust priorities as needed.
• Resolve customer concerns and elevate issues when necessary.
• Maintain merchandising standards and store organization.
• Perform opening and/or closing duties as assigned.
• Support proper scheduling of breaks and front-end coverage.
• Troubleshoot routine register issues to minimize disruptions.
• Partner with store leadership to address service or execution opportunities.
• Assist with merchandise flow and stock organization.
• Reinforce company policies, safety standards, and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

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)

Benefits & Compensation

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: $16 per hour - $16 per hour

Location 01028 - Hoffman Estates

Posting Number P1-6248393-1

Address 1009 N Roselle Rd

Zip Code 60169

Position Type Regular Part-Time

Career Site Category Store Associate

Position Category Retail Store

Base Pay $16 - $16 per hour