Manager Real Estate

Position Overview

Burlington Stores is seeking a high-performing Real Estate Manager to support our continued growth through new store openings and strategic relocations. The Real Estate Manager executes Burlington’s real estate development strategy within an assigned territory and delivering 15 to 20 new or relocated stores annually by identifying, underwriting, negotiating, and delivering new store openings and relocations that meet financial, operational and timing objectives.

The role leads day-to-day deal execution and cross functional coordination while supporting market strategies set by Real Estate leadership while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and core values.
While this position is remote, candidates ideally are located in Texas

• Manage all real estate activities within an assigned territory, including 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/committees; maintain accurate files and update trackers proactively as new information on deals progresses.

• 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 to inform recommendations.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required

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

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within assigned territory and multiple deals simultaneously
• Strong financial, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to be a self‑starter, while collaborating 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 Power Point
• 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 making presentations in front of diverse audiences, including via Teams and/or other online platforms.
• Ability to develop executive level presentations and present ideas/information to senior leadership in the company.

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.

$95,000.00 - $

R102232

Texas‑Dallas

3131 Forrest Lane, Suite 400

75234

Salaried

Corporate

Real Estate

Full‑Time

Remote

No