Aerie - Store Team Leader - California (Store Manager)
About The Position
The full-time Store Team Leader (Store Manager) leads the store as an entrepreneurial-minded business owner, maximizing daily operations and delivering strong business results. The role develops and coaches a high-performing team, makes strategic decisions to achieve store goals, maintains operational excellence and AEO Brand Standards, and creates a welcoming guest experience. The Store Team Leader owns the store business plan and controllable elements of its P&L, analyzes sales and reporting, and adjusts business practices to meet financial goals. They recruit, hire, retain, and develop associates and store leaders, foster teamwork and recognition, maintain visual and merchandising standards, manage workforce scheduling and payroll, and uphold company policies and Asset Protection Standards.
Requirements
- Previous experience leading functional teams in a retail management role.
- Ability to multitask, attention to detail, and strong priority-setting and time-management skills.
- 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
- Passion for AE and Aerie products.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales, store productivity, guest loyalty, and a best-in-class guest experience.
- Create and manage the store business plan and meet key performance indicator goals.
- Own controllable elements of the store P&L and analyze reporting and sales trends to make business decisions.
- Recruit, hire, retain, coach, and develop a high-performing team and store leadership.
- Support associates' career development through training, performance feedback, development plans, and annual reviews.
- Establish and communicate goals, hold the team accountable to brand standards, and recognize strong performance.
- Maintain AEO visual and merchandising standards, including Floorsets, merchandise adjustments, and replenishment.
- Manage schedules by evaluating traffic, calendars, and payroll reports to meet business needs and deliver a strong guest experience.
- Make compensation decisions with integrity, meet Asset Protection audit and shrink standards, and follow company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Health care benefits, including medical, vision, and dental, subject to eligibility.
- Wellness benefits, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Life and disability insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Employee stock purchase program, subject to eligibility.
- Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay; availability varies by job level, job type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
- Parental leave and benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Potential discretionary bonuses and other incentives.
- 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, with additional seasonal discounts.
- Store contests with 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
