Merchandise Manager

Burlington Coat Factory Whse. Corp.; Town of Auburn (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Merchandising Manager to lead day-to-day store operations, drive merchandise flow, and deliver a WOW shopping experience. You will supervise floor sets, pricing accuracy, and collaboration with store leadership to meet business goals.

The role demands retail management experience in off-price environments, flexible scheduling, and the ability to manage teams, coordinate promotions, and respond to customer needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Retail Management experience at an Off Price, Big Box, Specialty or medium- to large-sized, multi-unit retail organization with experience in fashion apparel merchandising.
• Must be 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.
• Experience utilizing scheduling and reporting computer software.
• Travel may be required from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the store’s sales performance on a daily basis utilizing all available sales reports.
• Provide guidance to the Selling Floor Supervisor and receiving team associates to expedite the flow of merchandise from the receiving area to the sales floor.
• Coordinate sales promotions activities, floor sets, and ensure accurate pricing of store merchandise.
• Oversee floor moves, preparation of merchandise displays and presentations consistent with merchandising concepts and guidelines.
• Support the Store Manager to resolve store merchandising issues and obtain guidance for best practices including comparative shopping analysis, fast and slow selling classifications and styles, and customer requests.
• Ensure merchandise is sized in compliance to standards, signage is appropriately replaced and updated, ticketing is accurate and up to date, and packaged merchandise is sealed.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Merchandising

Scheduling software

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Overview

Are you a proven leader with a strong drive to succeed? Do you work well in a process-driven environment where organization and efficiency are critical to success? Are you an expert multitasker who would thrive in a high-energy environment? If so, then this might be the right opportunity for you! As a Merchandising Manager at Burlington, one of the largest off-price retailers in the country, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the store, including the overall maintenance and organization of the selling floor, recovery, fitting rooms, sizing, and other areas of store operations as needed. Your focus will be to deliver a great shopping experience with WOW values for our customers. You will serve as a role model for store associates, demonstrating and reinforcing the company’s Core Values, developing trust and respect among peers and staff, building strong teams and partnerships, and driving business results.

A Day in the Life

Monitor the store’s sales performance on a daily basis utilizing all available sales reports. Provide guidance to the Selling Floor Supervisor and receiving team associates to expedite the flow of merchandise from the receiving area to the sales floor. Coordinate sales promotions activities, floor sets, and ensure accurate pricing of store merchandise. Oversee floor moves, preparation of merchandise displays and presentations consistent with merchandising concepts and guidelines. Support the Store Manager to resolve store merchandising issues and obtain guidance for best practices including comparative shopping analysis, fast and slow selling classifications and styles, and customer requests. Ensure merchandise is sized in compliance to standards, signage is appropriately replaced and updated, ticketing is accurate and up to date, and packaged merchandise is sealed. Act as the Manager on Duty (MOD); setting the leadership example for customers, associates, and ultimately, driving results in the store. Assist the Store Manager and others in areas including but not limited to staffing, sourcing, interviewing, training, and succession planning. Communicate effectively with the District and Regional Management teams.

You'll Come With

3+ years of Retail Management experience at an Off Price, Big Box, Specialty or medium- to large-sized, multi-unit retail organization with experience in fashion apparel merchandising. Must be 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. Experience utilizing scheduling and reporting computer software. Travel may be required from time to time.

Pay Range

$31.75 - $42.35

Our Benefits

• You’ll enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount.
• Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance.
• Full time associates may also be eligible for 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.

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. Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location. For over half a century, Burlington have been delivering value to our customers, associates and our communities. With our everyday low prices on top brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, combined with our dedication to our thousands of associates nationwide and our ability to make an impact in the communities where we live and work, Burlington is proud to be an award-winning off-price retailer.