Burberry Store Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $120,000–125,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.
Burberry Store Manager (General Manager) position at 59th Street, New York. Base salary $120,000–$125,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a constant focus on Brand, driving engagement, knowledge, and passion for the Brand across the store team
- Lead the store team through brand ambassador presence on the shop floor, modeling Burberry behaviors and luxury service standards
- Monitor, coach, and provide feedback to store staff to consistently deliver excellent customer experience
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and luxury environment execution across all retail spaces
- Drive digital asset integration to enhance the customer experience and operational efficiency
- Lead, inspire, and manage a high-performing store team through recruitment, development, mobility, and succession planning
- Establish a learning culture and maintain strong connection between store team and Brand values
- Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge and maintain strong understanding of product sales performance and inventory optimization
- Build and cultivate long-term customer relationships and lead the team to establish customer-focused behaviors
- Maintain commercial mindset and continually identify and convert opportunities to drive store performance
- Ensure compliance with all corporate standards, policies, initiatives, and local employment and retail legislation
- Develop and maintain emergency evacuation protocols and health and safety procedures
Qualifications
- Demonstrated alignment with Burberry Store Management behaviors: Service Focused, Leading to Inspire, Commercially Aware, Developing Talent, Driving Excellence
- Fluency in local language plus English
- Proven passion for and interest in fashion with a strong luxury ethos
- Digital awareness and comfort with social media and e-commerce platforms
- Awareness of local employment and retail legislation
- Proven experience in a luxury brand or luxury service and selling environment
- Retail management experience appropriate to the role, assessed by sales turnover, volume, and number and types of roles previously managed
Skills
Experience
Retail management experience in a luxury environment, with demonstrated success leading teams, driving sales performance, and managing complex store operations. Prior experience managing store staff, budgets, and customer relationships in an upscale retail setting is required.
Education
Not specified; high school diploma or equivalent expected as minimum.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 120,000 to USD 125,000 per annum.
Benefits
Not explicitly specified in source material; standard benefits package referenced as discretionary.
Culture
Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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