AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

AEO; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a full-time Store Team Leader in Atlanta. This role requires a business-minded individual passionate about team development and operational excellence, responsible for driving store performance and enhancing guest experiences. Ideal candidates thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong leadership skills.

Benefits

40% off products year-round

Opportunities for development and growth

Contests for merchandise and exclusive prizes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading functional teams in a retail setting.
• Ability to analyze reports and drive sales through effective strategies.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and guest loyalty through exceptional experiences.
• Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage store operations and ensure adherence to brand standards.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Effective Communication

Conflict Management

Business Acumen

Team Leadership

Education

Retail Management Experience

Job description

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, and you excel at making tough, strategic decisions to drive your business. You consistently deliver operational excellence, ensuring your store always meets AEO Brand Standards. Most importantly, you bring your authentic self to work every day!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Passion for driving results: You are an expert at increasing sales by maximizing store productivity and building guest loyalty through an exceptional guest experience. You create, manage, and own your store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
• Business innovation: Owning your store’s P&L, you analyze reports and sales trends to make real-time, innovative decisions to achieve financial goals.
• People leadership: You are passionate about recruiting, hiring, and retaining a high-performing team. You promote team development, encourage internal growth opportunities, and maintain a clear succession plan. You develop leadership through training, performance feedback, individual development plans, and annual reviews.
• Teamwork: You foster a culture of teamwork and recognition by setting clear goals, holding your team accountable to brand standards, and celebrating outstanding performance daily.
• Brand Standards: You ensure your store maintains AEO Brand Visual Standards by managing visual and merchandising processes, Floorsets, and merchandise adjustments. Your team understands their role in keeping the store guest-ready.
• Workforce Management: You optimize scheduling by evaluating traffic, calendars, and payroll reports, ensuring payroll efficiency and leveraging top talent to enhance the guest experience.
• Integrity: You demonstrate integrity in compensation decisions, asset protection, policy adherence, and doing the right thing always.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have retail management experience leading functional teams.
• You excel at multi-tasking, attention to detail, and time management.
• You can lead, develop teams, and understand employment law.
• You communicate effectively and manage conflicts well.
• You possess business acumen and can analyze reports to drive sales.
• You have flexible availability to work when guests shop.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

• They work with genuine, real people — their #AEOFamily.
• They have opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career growth.
• They receive 40% off products at AE & Aerie year-round, plus seasonal discounts.
• They participate in contests to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes.