AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters • Wheaton, MD

10d • $61,800 - $103,000

About The Position

The full-time Store Team Leader acts as the business owner of an American Eagle or Aerie store, maximizing daily operations and leading the team to achieve business goals. The role focuses on driving sales and guest loyalty, making strategic decisions based on store performance, developing associates and store leaders, maintaining brand and visual standards, managing workforce scheduling and payroll, and upholding company policies and Asset Protection Standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience leading functional teams in a retail management role.
• Ability to multitask, with attention to detail, 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 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 key performance indicator goals.
• Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time business decisions and achieve store financial goals.
• Recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team; support associate development and internal career opportunities.
• Develop store leadership through training, performance feedback, individual development plans, and annual performance reviews.
• Establish and communicate goals, hold the team accountable to brand standards, and recognize outstanding performance.
• Maintain AEO Brand Visual Standards and own visual and merchandising processes, including Floorsets, merchandise adjustments, and replenishment.
• Evaluate traffic, calendars, and payroll reports and adjust schedules to meet business needs and deliver a strong guest experience.
• Make compensation decisions with integrity, maintain audit and shrink results that meet Asset Protection Standards, and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, with additional seasonal discounts associated with new Floorsets.
• Store contests offering opportunities to win merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
• Subject to eligibility requirements: medical, vision, and dental coverage; wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; parental leave and benefits.
• Paid holiday pay, subject to job level and type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives may be offered at the company's discretion.
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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