Aerie - Store Team Leader - California (Store Manager)

American Eagle OutfittersPleasanton, CA
$30 - $50Onsite

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

  • Led functional teams in a retail management role previously.
  • Ability to multi-task with attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are strong suits.
  • Ability to lead and develop teams.
  • General understanding of employment law.
  • Track record of effective communication and conflict management.
  • Business acumen.
  • Understanding of how to analyze reporting to drive sales.
  • Flexible availability to work when the guest shops.

Nice To Haves

  • Love 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 to achieve store financial goals.
  • Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a high-performing team.
  • Advocating for the team's development, encouraging internal opportunities, and maintaining a succession plan.
  • Developing store leadership through 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 outstanding performance.
  • 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 that meet business needs, ensuring payroll is in check and leveraging top talent.
  • Demonstrating integrity in compensation decisions, ensuring audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards, and following AEO's policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 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 - subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Paid sick leave - subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Parental leave and benefits - subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Discretionary bonuses and other incentives.
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