Merchandise Project Manager (Houston/Chicago) - Burlington Stores

Burlington is seeking a Merchandise Project Manager located near Chicago or Houston to help support our growing business! In this role, you will provide merchandising support with direction from the Sr. Merchandise Project Managers for the territory, regional and district teams. The MPM will ensure that all corporately sponsored projects including new stores, and all capital projects are completed in a timely and effective manner, leveraging district and field teams. You will develop communication methods and tools to enhance the applications of new directives. Additionally, you will support district and store teams through training procedures of merchandising execution, new stores and special projects as well as enhancing store standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Territory Support
• Provide support throughout projects guiding efficiencies and best practices, elevating overall results.
• Be the liaison between fixturing and graphics
• Store visits to support all merchandising opportunities
• Teach min/max 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 new store floor plan changes, advise /support how to execute in store
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business or Liberal Art or commensurate field experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience with project management and strong merchandising skills
• Multi-unit 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
• Must be comfortable with heavy, consistent travel  
  
  

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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