Senior Merchandise Project Manager - Burlington Stores

Burlington is hiring a Senior Merchandise Project Manager to provide merchandising support for the Territory, Regional and District teams. You will be responsible for coaching, training, and directing the execution of merchandising guidelines. In this role, there will be heavy involvement in the rollout of Store Experience 2.0, to transition the entire fleet to the prototype. The Sr MPM will ensure that all corporate sponsored initiatives including new stores, downsizes, remodels and capital projects are completed quickly and effectively, leveraging district and field teams. Developing communication methods and tools to enhance the applications of new directives is critical. This role has a significant impact on sales, service, and workload for the enterprise.

Candidates should be located in either Dallas or Houston, Texas. Must have flexibility to travel 80% of the time

A Day in the Life:

• Leadership Territory Support
• Strategic partnerships with territory, regional and districts teams
• Lead territory in the execution of SE 2.0. Use expertise to elevate project results.
• Teach and train merchandise directives and guidelines
• Support field teams on new store process and execution
• Guide efficiencies and best practices to maximize sales and customer experience
• Act as liaison between fixtures and graphics
• Visit stores to support all merchandising opportunities
• Teach min/max and expand/contract throughout the territory
• Communication with Corporate & Field Partners
• Participate on territory conference calls to focus teams on effectively communicating current directives
• Partner with DM to communicate store floor plans, providing guidance and support on execution in stores
• Align with Sr CML to provide insight and add clarity from a store/field perspective
• Support all new AP directives that apply to merchandise and communicate any issues, opportunities or concerns

You’ll Come With:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with project management and strong merchandising skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business or Liberal Art or commensurate field experience
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and store personnel
• Flexible with changing deadlines and ability to multitask
• Strategic and organized approach to meeting project deadlines
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Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will 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 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 diversity.

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