Retail Store Manager

Burlington Helping Burlington

Store Manager overseeing operations at Burlington Stores, managing team and driving sales results. Responsible for mentoring staff, evaluating performance, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in retail management, overseeing teams and driving sales performance while ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency. Proficient in recruitment, training, and budget management to meet store objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Management ExperienceTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementRecruitment and TrainingScheduling Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales Volume ManagementExpense Budget ManagementInventory AccuracyPersonnel RelationsOnboarding and Training

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoachingProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Scheduling SoftwareReporting Software

Industry Keywords

Big Box RetailSpecialty RetailMerchandisingStore OperationsWorkforce Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct management and oversight of Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and Store Associates
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive wage
flexible hours
associate discount
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
401(k) plan
training and development opportunities