Retail Store Manager - New Store

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Mercedes (TX); On-site; USD 2,755,200 - 3,671,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in Mercedes, TX is seeking a Store Manager to oversee all store operations, drive sales, and deliver a world‑class shopping experience.

You will mentor and coach the team, manage inventory and scheduling, and partner with district leadership to execute policies, promotions, and customer service standards.

This full‑time role requires leadership, flexibility, and the ability to handle multi‑million dollar responsibilities while delivering exceptional results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Retail Management experience in a Big Box or Specialty environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule; including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Experience utilizing scheduling and reporting computer software.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and oversight of Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and Store Associates to ensure implementation of established company policies, standards, expectations and initiatives.
• Ensure Assistant Managers and store team members are fulfilling their individual responsibilities.
• Partner with Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising to coordinate merchandise placement, sales promotions and pricing.
• Partner with Assistant Store Manager, Operations to review receiving, transfers, debits/damages, returns-to-vendor (RTV's), and chargeback paperwork to ensure accuracy of inventory.
• Act as Manager on Duty (MOD); lead by example, set the standard, and create a strong leadership presence by following and modeling the Burlington SOPs.
• Manage multi‑million‑dollar sales volume and expense budget including review of all associated reporting and record‑keeping.
• Recruitment, screening and hiring of associates in order to meet store staffing needs.
• Facilitate onboarding and training for new associates, provide ongoing coaching in the moment, and implement structured learning and development activities for all team members.
• Handle personnel and associate relations issues.
• Payroll budget management, workforce management and scheduling.
• Facilitate effective communication and partnerships among the store team, district and regional management teams, and other partners within the company.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Team coaching

Budgeting

Scheduling

Job description

Position Overview

As a Store Manager you will be responsible for successfully managing all store operations tasks to maximize sales results while bringing “Our Burlington” values to life in your store. You will be a mentor, role model, and coach for your team members, as well as a partner to associates in other branches of the organization. You will lead your team by example, demonstrating how to deliver excellent customer service with a high degree of professionalism and provide a world‑class shopping experience to customers. You will take ownership for the successful execution of all day‑to‑day merchandising, operations and service management tasks. You are ultimately responsible for the overall success of your store location and the associates on your team.

A Day In The Life

• Direct management and oversight of Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and Store Associates to ensure implementation of established company policies, standards, expectations and initiatives.
• Ensure Assistant Managers and store team members are fulfilling their individual responsibilities.
• Partner with Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising to coordinate merchandise placement, sales promotions and pricing.
• Partner with Assistant Store Manager, Operations to review receiving, transfers, debits/damages, returns‑to‑vendor (RTV's), and chargeback paperwork to ensure accuracy of inventory.
• Act as Manager on Duty (MOD); lead by example, set the standard, and create a strong leadership presence by following and modeling the Burlington SOPs.
• Manage multi‑million‑dollar sales volume and expense budget including review of all associated reporting and record‑keeping.
• Recruitment, screening and hiring of associates in order to meet store staffing needs.
• Facilitate onboarding and training for new associates, provide ongoing coaching in the moment, and implement structured learning and development activities for all team members.
• Handle personnel and associate relations issues.
• Payroll budget management, workforce management and scheduling.
• Facilitate effective communication and partnerships among the store team, district and regional management teams, and other partners within the company.

You’ll Come With

• 5+ years of Retail Management experience in a Big Box or Specialty environment
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $20.00 – $26.65 per hour.

Benefits include: medical, dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; 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. Full‑time associates may also be eligible for additional training and development opportunities.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.