AE - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters • Halifax, NS

8d • 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

• Led teams in a retail management role previously.
• Ability to multi-task and have attention to detail.
• Strong priority-setting and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• General understanding of employment law.
• Business acumen.
• Flexible availability to work when the guest shops.

Nice To Haves

• Love AE and Aerie products!

Responsibilities

• Drive 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.
• Develop short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs (with the Store Team Leader).
• Motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values.
• Hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Recruit and hire strong talent 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.
• Consistently 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, the chance to learn new skills, and great potential for career advancement.
• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!).
• Participation in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed