Aerie - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

About the position

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.
• 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, advocating for their development and ensuring a clear career path.
• Champion a culture of teamwork and recognition by establishing and communicating goals and holding the team accountable to brand standards.
• Ensure the store consistently maintains AEO Brand Visual Standards by owning all visual and merchandising processes.
• Evaluate traffic, calendars and payroll reports to make scheduling adjustments to meet business needs.
• Demonstrate integrity in making compensation decisions and ensure audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail management role.
• Ability to multi-task and have attention to detail; strong priority-setting and time management skills.
• Experience in leading and developing teams with a general understanding of employment law.
• Effective communication and conflict management skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to analyze reporting to drive sales.
• Flexible availability to work when the guest shops.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.

Benefits

• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round, plus additional seasonal discounts.
• Participation in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.