AE - Store Team Leader - California (Store Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters • Valencia, CA

5d • Onsite

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!

Requirements

• Previous retail management role experience.
• 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.
• Effective communication and conflict management skills.
• Business acumen; ability to analyze reporting to drive sales.
• Flexible availability to work when the guest shops.

Nice To Haves

• Love for AE and Aerie products.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales by maximizing overall store productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
• Creating, managing and owning the store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
• Analyzing reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time, innovative business decisions in order to achieve store financial goals.
• Recruiting, hiring and retaining a high-performing team.
• Advocating for the team's development, encouraging internal opportunities, and ensuring a succession plan is in place.
• Developing store leadership through leadership development training, performance feedback, individual development plans and annual performance reviews.
• Championing 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.
• Ensuring the store consistently maintains AEO Brand Visual Standards by owning all visual and merchandising processes, including Floorsets, merchandise adjustments and replenishment.
• Evaluating traffic, calendars and payroll reports to make scheduling adjustments to meet business needs, ensuring payroll is in check and leveraging top talent to deliver an impeccable guest experience.
• Demonstrating integrity when making compensation decisions, ensuring audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards, following AEO's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
• Opportunities for development
• Chance to learn new skills
• Great potential for career advancement
• Participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

What This Job Offers

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