AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

Store Team Leader

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!

Your responsibilities include:

• Driving sales by maximizing overall store productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
• 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. Encouraging your team to pursue internal opportunities and having a succession plan in place to ensure a clear career path for all associates.
• Championing a culture of teamwork and recognition by establishing and communicating goals, holding your team accountable to brand standards, and celebrating and rewarding outstanding performance daily.
• Ensuring your store consistently maintains AEO Brand Visual Standards by owning all visual and merchandising processes.
• Making scheduling adjustments to meet business needs and leveraging your 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, and doing the right thing - always.

You'd be great for this role if:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You've led functional teams in a retail management role previously.
• You can multi-task and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.
• You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law.
• You have a track record of effective communication and conflict management.
• Business acumen? You've got it!
• You understand how to analyze reporting to drive sales.
• You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!

Our associates love AEO because:

• They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
• They're given opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and are offered great potential for career advancement.
• They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
• They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

About Us:

American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 24027
• Job Category Stores
• Locations Seattle Premium Outlets
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Variable
• Anticipated Pay Range for All Posted Locations $80,168/year up to $103,000/year