Manager Real Estate

Overview

Burlington Stores seeks a high‑performing Real Estate Manager to support growth through new store openings and strategic relocations. The Manager executes the company’s real‑estate development strategy in an assigned territory, delivering 15‑20 new or relocated stores annually by underwriting, negotiating, and delivering store openings and relocations that meet financial, operational, and timing objectives. The role leads day‑to‑day deal execution, cross‑functional coordination, and supports market strategies set by Real Estate leadership while upholding professionalism and core values.

While this position is remote, candidates ideally located in Texas.

• Manage all real‑estate activities: sourcing, evaluation, and site selection using market area analytics, cannibalization and sales forecasts, rent/occupancy financial returns and risk assessment.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new sites based on demographic analysis, trade area performance, and financial returns.
• Negotiate letters of intent, leases, amendments, renewals, and other real‑estate agreements.
• Prepare materials and updates for leadership reviews, and maintain accurate files and trackers.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Construction, Legal, Finance, Store Planning, and Operations to drive on‑time and successful store openings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, developers, and municipal stakeholders.
• Proactively maintain a healthy 12‑24 month pipeline; monitor competitive activity, municipal processes, and entitlement timelines.
• Deliver 15‑20 new store openings and/or relocations annually in alignment with the company growth strategy.
• Ensure all real‑estate activities reflect Burlington’s core values and commitment to ethical business practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.

Experience

• 5 years of prior experience in retail real estate is strongly preferred, ideally within a multi‑unit or national retailer.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within an assigned territory and multiple deals simultaneously.

• Strong financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Self‑starter who collaborates effectively with cross‑functional partners.

• Excellent communication, organization, and time‑management skills.

• Robust computer skills in MS Office applications, including advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• High integrity and commitment to conducting business with the highest core values.

• Results‑oriented, proactive, and resilient in a fast‑growth environment.

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.

• Professional presence and relationship‑builder who represents Burlington with credibility and confidence.

• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences, including via Teams or other online platforms.

• Ability to develop executive‑level presentations and present ideas/information to senior leadership.

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Full‑time associates also receive training and development opportunities.

Min‑Mid: $95,000.00 – $ (Salaried). Remote. Full‑time.

Location:

Texas‑Dallas.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal–opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.