Aerie - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

About the 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!

Built on a platform of power, positivity and no photo retouching — inspiring people to love their real selves. Aerie is a fast-growing lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. With the #AerieREAL™ movement, we celebrate our community by advocating for body positivity and the empowerment of all women. As part of our Real Good promise, we create swimsuits, bras, and underwear with materials made from recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric or sustainably sourced cotton.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing overall store productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience; create, manage and own the store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
• Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time, innovative business decisions that achieve store financial goals; own the controllable elements of the store's P&L.
• Recruit, hire and retain a high-performing team; advocate for team development, encourage internal opportunities, and maintain a succession plan for clear career paths.
• 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 and rewarding outstanding performance daily.
• Ensure the store consistently maintains AEO Brand Visual Standards by owning all visual and merchandising processes; lead Floorsets, merchandise adjustments, and replenishment so the team keeps the store guest-ready.
• Maximize business through well thought-out scheduling: evaluate traffic, calendars, and payroll reports to make scheduling adjustments that meet business needs, keep payroll in check, and leverage top talent for an impeccable guest experience.
• Demonstrate integrity in compensation decisions, ensure audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards, follow AEO's policies and procedures, and do the right thing — always.

Requirements

• Love AE and Aerie products.
• Previous experience leading functional teams in a retail management role.
• Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail, priority-setting, and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop teams with a general understanding of employment law.
• Track record of effective communication and conflict management.
• Business acumen: understand how to analyze reporting to drive sales.
• Flexible availability — available to work when the guest shops.

Benefits

• Work with REAL people — the #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets).
• Store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
• Health care benefits (medical, vision, dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives at AEO's discretion.

Pay

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location. Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.

Schedule

Full time

Location

Rochester Hills, MI, United States

Job ID: 34604 | Category: Stores | Posted: 2026-10-19