POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Manager supports the Store Manager in daily operations, achieving sales goals, meeting merchandising standards, and delivering operational excellence by leading a high-performing team. The role models AEO values and Customer First behaviors to create a positive customer experience.
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Manager
REPORTS TO: Store Manager
STATUS: Full Time
SUPERVISES: Store Associates
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
- Motivate and inspire the team by communicating a compelling vision aligned with American Eagle Outfitter’s core values.
- Act as the leader on duty, modeling brand customer service standards and Customer First selling behaviors.
- Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for achieving standards.
- Build effective relationships with team members, peers, and supervisors to foster a high-performing, customer-centric culture.
- Participate in weekly leadership meetings.
- Seek personal development opportunities to enhance leadership skills.
Drive for Results
- Support the Store Manager in executing store business plans to drive KPI results, including CRM, Loyalty, and technology initiatives.
- Manage payroll and scheduling to maximize productivity and meet targets.
- Analyze sales data to make strategic decisions in real-time.
- Utilize technology to enhance customer engagement and drive KPIs.
- Contribute to achieving financial, revenue, and expense targets.
Talent Management
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain sales associates to meet business needs.
- Train and coach team members, providing performance feedback.
- Support the annual performance review process.
- Drive employee engagement through recognition and rewards.
- Ensure adherence to employment policies and practices.
- Identify and address customer and performance issues proactively.
Visual & Operational Execution
- Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
- Ensure visual merchandising directives are executed properly and timely.
- Analyze merchandise reports and make merchandising decisions to maximize sales.
- Manage merchandise handling, including shipment receipt, floor sets, markdowns, and replenishment, following SOPs.
- Support store audits and shrink control to meet loss prevention standards.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of retail or management experience preferred.
- Experience in personnel management.
- Ability to develop and train others.
- Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Business acumen and effective communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
- Proficiency in computer and technology tools.