AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

AEO; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO is seeking a Store Team Leader who will act as the CEO of their store, responsible for overall operations, team development, and achieving sales goals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about guest experience and fostering a strong team culture, all while upholding AEO's brand standards.

Benefits

40% off products at AE & Aerie

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in contests to win free merchandise

Qualifications

• Experience leading functional teams in retail.
• Proven track record in communication and conflict resolution.
• Strong understanding of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Maximize store productivity and guest loyalty.
• Analyze reports to drive financial goals.
• Recruit and maintain a high-performing team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Communication

Multi-tasking

Business acumen

Education

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

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. You have a 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 are entrepreneurial-minded and responsible for creating, managing, and owning your store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
2. You're a business innovator: Owning the controllable aspects of your store's P&L, you analyze reports and sales trends to make real-time, innovative decisions to meet financial goals.
3. You're a people leader: You are passionate about recruiting, hiring, and retaining a high-performing team. You support your team's development, encourage internal growth opportunities, and maintain a succession plan to ensure clear career paths. You develop leadership through training, performance feedback, individual development plans, and annual reviews.
4. You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You foster a culture of teamwork and recognition by setting clear goals, holding your team accountable to brand standards, and celebrating outstanding performance daily.
5. Your store rocks AEO Brand Standards: You ensure your store maintains visual standards by owning visual and merchandising processes, managing Floorsets, merchandise adjustments, and replenishment. Your team understands their role in keeping the store guest-ready.
6. Workforce Management - it's your "thing" : You optimize scheduling by evaluating traffic, calendars, and payroll reports to meet business needs, ensuring payroll efficiency and leveraging top talent for an excellent guest experience.
7. Integrity is your middle name: You demonstrate integrity in compensation decisions, ensure audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards, follow 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 previous experience leading functional teams in retail management - practice makes perfect!
• You can multi-task with attention to detail; you excel at prioritizing and time management.
• You know how to lead and develop teams and understand employment law.
• You have a proven track record of effective communication and conflict resolution.
• You possess strong business acumen!
• You know how to 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 - the #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 during Floorsets!
• They can participate in contests to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes.