Bring your passion for fashion to today's Burlington Coat Factory.

If you are interested in a career in retail, consider joining one of the largest off price retailers of apparel and home furnishings in the nation.

We always have a large selection of quality name brand merchandise at huge savings; coats, clothing and shoes for the whole family, fashionable accessories, home decor, and everything for baby.

Burlington means one-stop shopping for labels you love at prices you love even more.

With more than 400 stores, we're always looking for good talent that can drive results.

We currently have the following position available: General Purpose of Position: As part of the management team, the Area Sales Manager is responsible for managing 2 or more departments within a store (Accessories, Coats, Jewelry, Linens, Men's, Outerwear, Shoes, Sportswear, and Youth).

Responsibilities include hiring and training of department staff, implementing corporate marketing initiatives, protecting store assets, ensuring customer service standards are met and maintaining the appearance of the department and store.

This role is an essential part in the store's goal to provide friendly, efficient and knowledgeable customer service for all customers.

Focus will be on customer satisfaction through knowledge of the product line and the ability to assist with product selection.

The Area Sales Manager will manage the merchandising effort for their departments to maximize sales and profit - identify sales trends and make recommendations to address those trends.

Responsibilities: Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalismAssist in the recruitment and hiring of the most qualified applicants to meet the needs of each departmentConduct orientation, train, coach, develop, and manage sales associates in the execution of daily tasksAssist in scheduling of associates, and ensure compliance with payroll budgetsMaximize sales and measure sales performance on a daily basis by referencing class sales reports from the previous yearOversee and participate in the preparation of merchandise displays and presentationsMaintain adequate inventory to support sales promotionsOversee and participate in the coordination of sales promotion activities - proper use of in-store signs advertising sales and promotionsGather merchandise for transfers, debits/damages, returns-to-vendor (RTV's), and charge-backsOversee and participate in department inventoriesOversee proper pricing of merchandise and ensure all price changes are madeCommunicate with regional staff about comparative shopping analyses, fast and slow selling classifications and styles, planning and adjusting stock levels, and customer requestsOversee compliance of associates with established Company policies and standardsAny other tasks as assigned from time to timeSkills and Competencies: Ability to provide outstanding customer service * Ability to develop and train associates and build relationships* Ability to manage area operations and merchandise effectivelyAbility to maintain a fair, consistent set of standards as they apply to workforceAbility to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environmentAbility to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to othersAbility to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job Requirements: 2+ years of Retail Management experience within a Big Box or Specialty environmentFashion Apparel merchandising experienceAbility to work a full-time schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills 'It's All About Our People' Our ideal candidates will be self motivated, team players, who have the desire to succeed.

We care about our employees, have a supportive environment that values trust and respect, offer a competitive wage and benefits package that includes a generous paid time off plan, plus an associate discount, and a company matched 401(k) to name a few. Burlington Coat Factory is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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