Store Manager Trainee

Burlington Stores, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest growing off-price retailers in the United States. As a major player in the retail industry, Burlington specializes in offering high-quality, brand-name merchandise at prices customers love. Known for its commitment to delivering excellent value and a superior shopping experience, Burlington has established a strong reputation across the nation with its wide variety of products that range from apparel and footwear to home goods and accessories. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where associates are encouraged to grow, develop, and contribute to the success of the business. Burlington continuously invests in its employees through training and development opportunities, allowing team members to advance their careers while working for a respected and innovative retailer.

The Store Manager role at Burlington is a critical leadership position responsible for the overall management and operational success of a multi-million-dollar store location. The Store Manager leads by example, embodying Burlington's core values of trust, respect, and integrity, while building strong teams and partnerships across the organization. This role involves managing all aspects of the store, including sales performance, merchandise presentation, inventory control, staffing, payroll budgeting, and workforce scheduling. A successful Store Manager mentors and coaches their team, providing guidance and development opportunities to Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and Store Associates. The manager ensures a high level of customer service and operational excellence, setting a strong leadership presence that inspires employees to deliver a world-class shopping experience.

In this role, the Store Manager collaborates closely with assistant managers specializing in merchandising and operations to optimize merchandise placement, promotions, and inventory accuracy. They are responsible for recruiting and hiring store associates, facilitating onboarding and training programs, and managing personnel issues with professionalism and fairness. The position requires comprehensive oversight of financial responsibilities such as managing sales volume, expense budgets, and payroll, supported by routine review of operational reports and records. This leadership role demands flexibility with scheduling, including working early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and may include occasional travel.

Burlington offers competitive wages, with compensation ranging from $64,125 to $80,155 annually for this position, alongside a robust benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and an associate discount. Employees enjoy a dynamic work environment where hard work is balanced with fun and camaraderie. Burlington is dedicated to equal employment opportunity and values workplace diversity, ensuring compensation decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. This position is ideal for experienced retail managers looking to grow their career in a supportive, high-energy retail environment with growth opportunities and a commitment to associate success.