AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

AEO; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Store Team Leader responsible for maximizing operations, driving sales, and developing a high-performing team. The role requires experience in retail management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence, ensuring the best guest experience in store.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products year-round

Opportunities for development and career growth

Contests to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading retail teams in a management role.
• Good understanding of employment law.
• Skilled at multi-tasking and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing store productivity.
• Recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team.
• Analyze reports and make innovative business decisions.
• Maintain AEO Brand Standards and oversee merchandising.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Team Leadership

Business Acumen

Conflict Management

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, skilled at making strategic decisions to drive your business, and committed to operational excellence and maintaining AEO Brand Standards. Most importantly, you bring your authentic self to work every day!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You have a passion for driving results: You're 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.
• You're a business innovator: You own the controllable elements of your store's P&L, analyze reports and sales trends, and make real-time, innovative decisions to meet financial goals.
• You're a people leader: You are passionate about recruiting, hiring, and retaining a high-performing team. You develop your team through training, performance feedback, personal development plans, and career growth opportunities.
• You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You foster a culture of teamwork and recognition by setting clear goals, holding your team accountable, and celebrating outstanding performance.
• Your store rocks AEO Brand Standards: You ensure visual and merchandising standards are maintained, oversee Floorsets and merchandise adjustments, and keep the store guest-ready.
• Workforce Management - it's your "thing": You optimize scheduling based on traffic and payroll reports, manage payroll effectively, and leverage top talent to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Integrity is your middle name: You demonstrate integrity in compensation decisions, ensure compliance with policies, and uphold audit and shrink standards.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have previous experience leading retail teams in a management role.
• You are skilled at multi-tasking, detail-oriented, and good at prioritizing and time management.
• You can lead and develop teams with a good understanding of employment law.
• You have effective communication and conflict management skills.
• You possess strong business acumen.
• You can analyze reports to drive sales.
• You have flexible availability to work when guests shop.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

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