Burlington Coat Factory Corporation Bakersfield , CA 93301
Posted 1 week ago
LOCATION 4400 California Ave Bakersfield CA US 93309
Overview
The Territory Manager - New Store Delivery is a key leadership role at Burlington, charged with spearheading the launch of new stores within their designated territory as part of Burlington's aggressive expansion strategy. This role requires a dynamic leader who not only manages the on-the-ground execution of store openings but also actively identifies and implements improvement opportunities to refine the process. Reporting directly to the Vice President of New Store Openings, the Territory Manager will ensure that each new store opening is executed with precision, on time, and aligns with Burlington's high standards of retail excellence.
The role demands a strategic thinker who can manage complex projects, lead diverse teams, and engage effectively with multiple stakeholders to drive Burlington's growth. The Territory Manager will not only oversee the immediate tasks of opening new stores but will also contribute to the broader strategic goals by capturing learnings and integrating best practices to enhance future openings. This dual focus on operational efficiency and continuous process improvement is critical to meeting Burlington's objective of opening ~150 new stores annually (~100 net new) over each the next five years.
Key Responsibilities:
Field leadership : Develop a deep awareness with the new stores opening in the leader's respective territory, understanding the nuances of the individual store characteristics and wider BURL footprint.
Problem solving : Acting as the single point of contact to coordinate across departments to ensure the store has a seamless turnover, merchandising, soft opening, and grand opening.
Prioritization : Will need to balance the needs to focus on complex / exception stores (vertical stores, unique customer / marketing strategies, non-prototype layout, etc) with stores that have unforeseen issues (IT, AP equipment, late trucks, etc)
Best practices identification & implementation : Role is not just about "fixing what could go wrong", but identifying practices that help ensure stores are delivered on-time and at a top-performing level
Test & Learn : Act as the conduit for various department test & learn efforts with select new stores. Also, offer ideas, feedback, and manage (where necessary) certain test & learn activities.
Follow-up & action tracking : Leads new stores through "retrospective" process to understand what went well and where we need to improve with action plans that have owners and targeted dates.
As a key member of our leadership team, you will not only lead by example but also inspire a culture of excellence and innovation that aligns with Burlington's strategic goals and values.
A Day in the Life
New Store Project Management
New store delivery (post-opening)
Long-term problem solving & strategy
You'll Come With
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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Posting Number 2024-225796
Location US-CA-Bakersfield
Address4400 California Ave
Zip Code93309
Workplace Type Hybrid
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Career Site Category Corporate
Position Category Real Estate/Store Development
Evergreen Yes
Min USD $95,000.00/Annual
Mid USD $125,000.00/Annual
Burlington Coat Factory Corporation