Real Estate Specialist

Burlington Stores; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Burlington Stores is seeking a Real Estate Specialist in New Jersey to support territory-based Real Estate Directors. You will coordinate site selection, manage store openings, and track construction schedules, working with landlords, brokers, and internal teams to ensure accurate LOIs and timely approvals.

Ideal candidates bring strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, experience in Lucernex, and a proactive, highly organized approach to complex real estate lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in retail real estate.
• Results oriented with strong business and financial acumen.
• Proactive, highly organized with time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site selection process with internal and external partners through Real Estate Committee processes.
• Manage internal systems and reporting through store openings.
• Track landlord construction schedules and monitor project progress.
• Prepare site packages and assist with LOIs and revisions.
• Coordinate with VPs, Directors, brokers to ensure timely approvals.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Financial acumen

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Lucernex

Lifecycle management tool

Job description

Position OverviewBurlington Stores seeks a highly organized and self-driven Real Estate Specialist to provide critical support to our territory-based Real Estate Directors. This role is embedded within the Real Estate team, working closely with Directors to ensure best-in-class execution of real estate transactions. The ideal candidate is expected to be proactive, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities independently, including tracking landlord construction schedules, maintaining portfolio databases, and executing special projects.A Day in the LifeResponsible for assisting in coordinating and maintaining the entire site selection process with internal and external partners through Real Estate Committee processes. Assist in managing all internal systems and reporting through store opening.Critical Path –Coordinate with directors and landlords to obtain construction schedules and monitor project progress.Site Plans – Collaborate with the director to sketch out the site plans that will go into the LOI.Bankruptcy – Coordinate with directors, market planning, and finance to evaluate site locations.Work with the VP of Real Estate and Legal to review the Letters of Intent and all the revisions prior to receiving the Executed Letters of Intent from 11 Directors. Will Make sure all the exhibits are attached, site plans are sketched properly, addresses are correct, building age is on the LOI and the Landlord delivery date is correct.Attend regional ICSC shows and conduct site visits with the director and broker.Partner in planning and implementing Real Estate Committee meetings. Manage the preparation and coordination of multiple site packages with internal and external partners such as Finance, Market Planning and Real Estate leaders.Initiate and manage all Real Estate workflow processes with VP of Real Estate, Directors of Real Estate, Brokers, and Market Planning teams to assure accurate and timely completion in preparation for all approvals within the Lucernex system. Provides Lucernex System coaching and leadership as required.Work directly with Real Estate Directors in assigned division to assist in managing and tracking all aspects of the deal life cycle. Will have frequent contact with external partners – both developers and brokers to assist internal departments in securing needed materials and information.Assigns real estate store development schedule timelines within the Lucernex platform, working with real estate Directors, VP of Real Estate and Construction partners to assure consistent, accurate and timely updates for distribution each week to executives and organizational stakeholders.Support major Initiatives including acquisition opportunities by preparing, evaluating, and coordinating relevant data for quick Management distribution.You'll Come WithEducation:Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent work experienceAdvanced Microsoft Excel and Power Point userExperience in Lucernex based Lifecycle Management Tool preferred.Previous experience in Retail Real EstateResults oriented.Strong business and financial acumenFocus on relentless workflow and process improvements.Demonstrate ability to think strategically.Heightened sense of ownership and accountability, proactive team memberHighly organized and skilled with time managementAbility to build strong working relationships and influence business partners at all levels within and outside the organization.Highest level of Core ValuesStrong multi-tasking ability with strict attention to detailCompensation Range: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00#LI-CG1Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays 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 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 diversityIndividual 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.Compensation Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00