Real Estate Administrator Full-Time

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, 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, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and core values. Site Identification & Underwriting: 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; Cross Functional Leadership & Relationship Management: 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.
Pipeline Development & Market Monitoring: 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.
Experience: 5 years of prior experience in retail real estate is strongly preferred, ideally within a multi-unit or national retailer.
Strong financial, analytical, and negotiation skills. Robust computer skills in MS Office applications, including advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 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.
You will enjoy competitive wages, 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. 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.
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Type: Remote