Aerie - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)
About The Position
The full-time Store Team Leader (Store Manager) leads the store as an entrepreneurial business owner, maximizing daily operations, developing the team through coaching and training, making strategic decisions to drive results, delivering operational excellence, and maintaining AEO Brand Standards. The role owns store productivity, the store business plan, controllable elements of the store P&L, workforce scheduling, visual and merchandising processes, and adherence to company policies and Asset Protection Standards. Aerie is a lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. Through the #AerieREAL movement, the brand advocates body positivity and empowerment. Its Real Good promise includes products made with recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric, or sustainably sourced cotton.
Requirements
- Previous experience leading functional teams in a retail management role.
- Ability to multitask, maintain attention to detail, set priorities, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to lead and develop teams and a general understanding of employment law.
- Effective communication and conflict management skills.
- Business acumen and ability to analyze reporting to drive sales.
- Flexible availability to work when guests shop.
Nice To Haves
- Love of AE and Aerie products.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales by maximizing store productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
- Create, manage, and own the store business plan to meet KPI goals.
- Analyze reporting and daily sales trends and make real-time business decisions to achieve store financial goals.
- Recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team; support associate development and internal career opportunities; and maintain succession plans.
- Develop store leaders through leadership development training, performance feedback, individual development plans, and annual performance reviews.
- Establish and communicate team goals, hold the team accountable to brand standards, and recognize and reward strong performance.
- Maintain AEO Brand Visual Standards and own visual and merchandising processes, including Floorsets, merchandise adjustments, and replenishment.
- Ensure the team understands its role in keeping the store guest-ready.
- Evaluate traffic, calendars, and payroll reports and adjust schedules to meet business needs and manage payroll.
- Make compensation decisions with integrity, ensure audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards, and follow AEO policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Health care benefits, including medical, vision, and dental, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Wellness benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) retirement benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Life and disability insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Employee stock purchase program, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay; availability varies by job level and type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
- Parental leave and benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Potential discretionary bonuses and other incentives.
- 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, with additional seasonal discounts tied to new Floorsets.
- Store contests offering chances to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
- Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
