AE - Store Team Leader; Store Manager

Position: AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager )
Your Role  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, and you consistently deliver operational excellence and keep the store rocking AEO Brand Standards.

Most importantly, you bring your real self to work every day.
Responsibilities   Drive sales by maximizing overall store productivity and building guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class guest experience.
Create, manage and own the store’s business plan to meet KPI goals.
Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real‑time, innovative business decisions in order to achieve store financial goals.
Recruit, hire and retain a high‑performing team.
Advocate for the team’s development, encourage pursuit of internal opportunities, and maintain a succession plan to ensure a clear career path for all associates.
Develop store leadership through leadership development training, performance feedback, individual development plans and annual performance reviews.
Champion a culture of teamwork and recognition by establishing and communicating goals, holding the team accountable to brand standards, and celebrating and rewarding outstanding performance daily.
Ensure the store consistently maintains AEO Brand Visual Standards by owning all visual and merchandising processes.
Be the go‑to person for floorsets, merchandise adjustments and replenishment, and maintain a clear understanding of the team’s role in keeping the store guest‑ready.
Manage workforce planning by evaluating traffic, calendars and payroll reports to make scheduling adjustments that meet business needs, keep payroll in check and leverage top talent to deliver an impeccable guest experience.
Demonstrate integrity when making compensation decisions, ensure audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards, follow AEO policies and procedures, and always do the right thing.
You'd Be Great for This Role If   You love AE and Aerie products.
You have led functional teams in a retail management role.
You can multi‑task with attention to detail, and you excel in priority‑setting and time management.
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.
You have business acumen and understand how to analyze reporting to drive sales.
You have flexible availability and can work when the guest shops.
Our Associates Love AEO Because   They work with real people – there’s nothing like your AEO Family.
They receive opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and excellent potential for career advancement.
They receive 40% off product at both AE and 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.
Quebec Applicants  In Quebec, Store Team Leaders are required to communicate with the Canadian head office outside of Quebec and the Global head office in the United States, such that English proficiency is required for this role.

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