Store Team Leader

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel brand in Saint-Bruno is seeking a full-time Store Team Leader to oversee daily operations and drive sales. The ideal candidate will have previous retail management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing a high-performing team, maintaining brand standards, and making strategic business decisions. With opportunities for growth and a positive team culture, this role promises a fulfilling career in retail management. English proficiency is required for communication with head offices.

Benefits

40% off product year-round

Opportunities for career advancement

Store contests for merchandise and prizes

Qualifications

• Previous retail management role with functional team leadership.
• Flexibility to work when guests shop.
• Understanding of general employment law.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and store productivity.
• Make real-time business decisions.
• Recruit, hire, and develop high performers.
• Maintain visual merchandising and store standards.
• Manage schedules and talent utilization.
• Ensure adherence to company policies.

Skills

Retail management experience

Team leadership

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Conflict management

Job description

Job Description

Store Team Leader – full-time, full responsibility for daily operations.

YOUR ROLE

CEO of your store: entrepreneurial mindset, coaching, tough strategic decisions, operational excellence, AEO Brand Standards, authentic daily presence.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive results: sales, store productivity, guest loyalty, owning the business plan to meet KPI goals.
• Business innovator: analyze reports and trends, make real-time decisions to achieve financial goals.
• People leader: recruit, hire, retain high performers; advocate development; succession planning; leadership training; performance reviews.
• Teamwork champion: culture, goals, accountability, daily recognition.
• Maintain AEO Brand Standards: visual merchandising, floorsets, replenishment, guest-ready store.
• Workforce management: schedule adjustments, business needs, payroll checks, talent leverage.
• Integrity: compensation decisions, audit/shrink results, policies, always do the right thing.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• Love AE and Aerie products.
• Previous retail management role with functional team leadership.
• Multi-task, attention to detail, time management.
• Team leadership, general employment law understanding.
• Effective communication, conflict management.
• Business acumen.
• Analyze reporting to drive sales.
• Flexible availability – work when the guest shops.

Our Associates Love Aeo Because

• Real people – #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, skill learning, career advancement.
• 40% off product at AE & Aerie year-round plus seasonal discounts.
• Store contests for free merchandise and 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.

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 and provincial equal employment opportunity and human rights laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation. 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.

For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring will be based on need – however, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and there may not be an opening immediately available when you apply. For all other jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

JOB INFO

Job Identification 23017

Job Category : Stores

Posting Date : 2026-01-08T16:52:15+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Locations : Saint-Bruno, QC, Canada