Director of Real Estate -Florida - Burlington Stores
Lakeland, FL 33803
About the Job
Bring your experience to our growing Fortune 500 retail company and certified Great Place to Work! Burlington Stores is a nationally recognized retailer of high quality, branded merchandise at everyday low prices, with over 1000 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico and we are in search of a Director of Real Estate to be a part of our growth. As an off-price retailer, we generate more than $9B in sales through our nationwide network of stores.
Our Director of Real Estate will be responsible for all new store real estate activity within their territory, including new store development and relocations.
This role is remote and home-based in Florida with up to 40% travel.
A Day in the Life
- Execute against established real estate strategy, including market analysis and strategic placement of new stores
- Execute real estate transactions, including planning, negotiating, and managing the local brokers
- Ensure the real estate transactions meet the financial and operating objectives of the Company
- Coordinate the overall real estate process by working with Market Planning, Store Planning & Design, Construction, Legal, Store Operations and Finance
- Lead, plan, and participate in site visits for real estate selection
- Participation in monthly Real Estate Committee Meetings
You’ll Come With
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10 years of experience in retail development in a big-box environment
- Knowledge of the overall market for big box retailers in an assigned territory
- Ability to travel to corporate HQ, trade conferences, and assigned domestic properties, approximately 2-3 trips per month (up to 40% travel time)
- Robust computer skills in MS Office applications, including advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to develop executive-level presentations and present ideas/information to senior leadership in the company.
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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