AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

Your Role

As the full-time Store Team Leader, you are the CEO of your store. You are an entrepreneurial-minded business owner who takes pride in maximizing the daily operations of your store. You are passionate about developing a strong team through effective coaching and training, you are a pro at making tough, strategic decisions to drive your business, you consistently deliver operational excellence and your store is always rocking AEO Brand Standards. Most importantly, you bring your REAL self to work every day.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing overall store productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
• Create, manage and own your store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
• Own the controllable elements of your store's P&L; analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time, innovative business decisions to achieve store financial goals.
• Recruit, hire and retain a high-performing team.
• Advocate for your team's development, encourage pursuit of internal opportunities, and maintain a succession plan to ensure a clear career path for all associates.
• Develop store leadership through leadership development training, performance feedback, individual development plans and annual performance reviews.
• Champion a culture of teamwork and recognition by establishing and communicating goals, holding the team accountable to brand standards, and celebrating outstanding performance daily.
• Ensure the store consistently maintains AEO Brand Visual Standards by owning all visual and merchandising processes, including Floorsets, merchandise adjustments and replenishment.
• Evaluate traffic, calendars and payroll reports to make scheduling adjustments that meet business needs and keep payroll in check.
• Demonstrate integrity in compensation decisions, ensure audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards, and follow AEO's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Love for AE and Aerie products.
• Previous retail management experience leading functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail; strong priority-setting and time management skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams with a general understanding of employment law.
• Track record of effective communication and conflict management.
• Strong business acumen and ability to analyze reporting to drive sales.
• Flexible availability to work when guests shop.

Benefits

• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round, plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets.
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
• Store contests for the chance to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.