Youth Department Sales Manager

About US







Roots of the company go back to 1924 with wholesale sales of ladies coats and junior suits. In 1972, Burlington Coat Factory opened its first outlet store in Burlington, New Jersey. Coats were the primary offering at the original Burlington Coat Factory, but over time the concept evolved into a one-stop shopping experience. Extensive selections of men's and women's suits, sportswear, shoes, and accessories developed. Highly successful baby and youth departments were created. A linens department was added in 1987.

Burlington Coat Factory has remained successful by making value a priority for over three decades. The company, through strategic purchasing, has always been able to offer the latest in designer clothing, shoes, accessories, baby products, and home furnishings at great savings. Burlington Coat Factory maintains a minimalist approach to merchandising, keeping stores modern and attractive, without passing on the high cost of fixtures and decor to their customers.

Today, Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation is a national department store retail chain offering current, high quality, designer merchandise at up to 60% less than other department store prices. Burlington Coat Factory stores feature coats, apparel, shoes, accessories for the entire family, baby clothes, furniture, toys, home decor items, and gifts. Over 350 stores can be found in 42 states nationwide.








































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Job Description:



There are amazing opportunities at Burlington Coat Factory. We're growing fast, and to keep up with that expansion, we're always seeking talented people for our entire organization. From stores and finance to merchandising and information technology, we offer unique opportunities for innovative people.


Job Title: Youth Department Sales Manager
Reports To: Store Manager and Assistant Store Managers
Supervises: Sales Associates

General Purpose of Position:

Working with the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Managers, and other Department Managers as part of the management team, a Youth Department Sales Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of their specific department. Responsibilities include staffing, scheduling, merchandising, inventory, and price changes. Youth Department Sales Managers are also responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service throughout the store. A Youth Department Sales Manager is a role model and leader and must solve problems, make informed decisions and manage the department wisely in order to achieve maximum results.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Assist in the recruitment and hiring of the most qualified applicants to meet the department's needs.

Conduct orientation, train, coach, develop, and manage sales associates in execution of daily tasks.

Assist in staffing and scheduling of associates, and ensure compliance with payroll budgets.

Maximize sales and measure sales performance on a daily basis by reference to class sales reports from year prior on same day.

Oversee and participate in the preparation of merchandise displays and presentations, exercising independent judgment and discretion in applying merchandising concepts and guidelines.

Maintain adequate inventory to support sales promotions.

Oversee and participate in the coordination of sales promotion activities, including proper use of in-store signs advertising sales and promotions.

Gather merchandise for transfers, debits/damages, returns-to-vendor (RTV's), and charge-backs.

Oversee and participate in department inventories.

Oversee proper pricing of merchandise and ensure all price changes are made.

Facilitate proper communication between management and associates.

Communicate with buying and allocation departments about comparative shopping analyses, fast and slow selling classifications and styles, planning and adjusting stock levels, and customer requests.

Oversee compliance of associates with established Company policies and standards, such as safekeeping of Company funds and property, personnel practices, security, sales and record-keeping procedures.

Help solve problems that affect the department's service, efficiency, and productivity.

Provide and inspire outstanding service to our customers.

Any other tasks as assigned from time to time.




Job Requirements:



Skills and Competencies:



Ability to develop and train associates, build relationships, utilize skills of associates most appropriately


Ability to manage department operations effectively


Ability to merchandise effectively


Ability to provide outstanding customer service


Ability to maintain a fair, consistent set of standards as they apply to workforce


Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment


Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others, understand material, and provide instructions to associates


Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Requirements:



Ability to work a full-time schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays


Retail management experience preferred


Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills





Benefits and Compensation:



Competitive Salary


401K/Profit Sharing Plan


529 College Savings Plan


Medical, Dental, Life Insurance


Store Wide Discounts


Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Personal Paid-Time Off