AE - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters•Thousand Oaks, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

As the full-time Selling Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" in developing and implementing the business strategy and leading the daily operations of the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team into high-performing sellers who consistently provide an unforgettable guest experience. Through your leadership, your team always nails their sales goals, rocks merchandising brand standards and delivers operational excellence! Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Requirements

You love AE and Aerie products!
You've led teams in a retail management role previously.
You can multi-task and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.
You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law.
Business acumen.
You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!

Responsibilities

As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you're an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
Contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions.
Act as the Store Team Leader's right hand in developing short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
Motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values.
Be a role-model leader and hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
Make recruiting and hiring strong talent a top priority to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs.
Train and develop your team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service to the best of their abilities.
Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
Make team touch bases, development plans, and performance reviews a priority.
Drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's outstanding performance.
Execute and innovate daily operational procedures.
Support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store.
Ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
Ensure store safety standards are maintained.
Commit to Asset Protection standards.
Adhere to AEO's policies and procedures.
Do the right thing - always.

Benefits

Opportunities for development
Chance to learn new skills
Great potential for career advancement
40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
Participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)
Wellness benefits
401(k) retirement benefits
Life and disability insurance
Employee stock purchase program
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Parental leave and benefits
Discretionary bonuses and other incentives