Aerie - District Team Leader (District Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters•Detroit, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Team Leader is responsible for driving the company’s key performance indicators by delivering an exceptional customer store experience through the Store Team Leaders they supervise. This role involves leading and developing store leadership teams to achieve brand, performance, and behavior standards, ensuring seamless visual merchandising execution, and driving district business strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

Requirements

6+ years of progressively more responsible retail experience, including at least 3+ years of Store Management experience
3+ years of multi-store supervision experience strongly preferred
High degree of proficiency Google suite, Gmail & Internet applications
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‐solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Ability to work in a fast‐paced and deadline‐oriented environment
Self‐motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Must be able to perform all essential job functions identified in the “District Team Leader essential job functions”

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Motivate team through a compelling vision and direction to encompass American Eagle Outfitter’s Core values
Form partnerships with upward management and key business partners
Act as a leader amongst peers in the field and with Home Office
Lead consistent store visit evaluations and provide proactive feedback
Communicate clear expectations and hold the store teams accountable to achieving all brand, performance and behavior standards
Conduct productive conference calls & team meetings
Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities
Recruit, hire, develop and retain top management talent for the region, to include filling all open positions in a timely manner
Develop an effective succession plan that lead to internal promotions
Train store leadership and create development plans
Recommend and approve all salaries and wage changes in conjunction with conducting and approving performance appraisals for management
Recognize performance issues in a timely manner and partner with Regional Director and Human Resources to develop action plans for resolution
Ensure that all visual directives are executed seamlessly and within scheduled time frame and allotted payroll budget
Maintain extensive knowledge of product assortment and key items
Communicate current trends and competitor strategies in the market
Ensure stores are properly assorted in partnership with Regional Director and Allocation
Analyze, identify and capitalize upon opportunities for increasing revenue and profitability
Drive brand loyalty through demonstrating sales leadership, coaching and connecting with the customer experience
Establish and lead the execution of district business strategies to drive store Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results that maximize performance and achievement of sales plan and goals
Control all aspects of the annual budget process, to include sales, controllable expenses, payroll and annual shrink results
Communicate business needs for the district and company that play an active role in driving results
Plan and execute effective, productive store visits reviewing KPI performance, Personnel, Visual Merchandising, Operations and key‐business initiatives
Hold Store Team Leaders accountable for execution of all operational responsibilities and instill a high standard for compliance