Aerie - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

AEO Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO Inc. is seeking a full-time Store Team Leader in Simpsonville, KY. This role involves driving sales, managing store operations, and developing a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience and strong business acumen, with a passion for AEO and Aerie products.

Benefits

40% off products year-round at AE & Aerie

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participate in contests and win prizes

Qualifications

• Retail management experience leading functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage conflicts.
• Flexible availability to meet shopping hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing store productivity and guest loyalty.
• Recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team.
• Analyze P&L and sales trends to make business decisions.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Business acumen

Conflict management

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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, making tough, strategic decisions to drive your business, and consistently delivering operational excellence while maintaining AEO Brand Standards. Most importantly, you bring your REAL self to work every day!

Your Responsibilities

1. You have a passion for driving results: You're an expert at driving sales by maximizing overall store productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. You create, manage, and own your store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
2. You're a business innovator: You own your store's P&L, analyze reporting and sales trends, and make real-time business decisions to achieve financial goals.
3. You're a people leader: You're passionate about recruiting, hiring, and retaining a high-performing team. You develop store leadership through training, feedback, development plans, and performance reviews.
4. You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You foster a culture of teamwork and recognition, establish goals, and hold your team accountable to brand standards.
5. Your store rocks AEO Brand Standards: You ensure visual and merchandising standards are maintained, and your team understands their roles in keeping the store guest-ready.
6. Workforce Management: You optimize scheduling based on traffic and payroll reports, leveraging top talent to deliver an excellent guest experience.
7. Integrity is your middle name: You demonstrate integrity in making compensation decisions, ensure compliance with policies, and uphold asset protection standards.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have retail management experience, leading functional teams.
• You excel at multitasking, attention to detail, and time management.
• You can lead, develop teams, and understand employment law.
• You communicate effectively and manage conflicts well.
• You have strong business acumen and can analyze reports to drive sales.
• You have flexible availability to meet shopping hours.

Why Our Associates Love AEO

• Work with REAL people — your #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development and career growth.
• 40% off products year-round at AE & Aerie.
• Participate in contests and win prizes.

About Us

Aerie is a lifestyle brand promoting body positivity and empowerment, with a focus on sustainability. We celebrate our community through the #AerieREAL movement and create products from recycled or sustainable materials.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and complies with all applicable laws.

Pay/Benefits

• Starting pay depends on experience and location.
• Benefits include health, wellness, 401(k), insurance, paid time off, and more.

Job Info

Job ID: 12822

Category: Stores

Posting Date: 2025-05-18

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Simpsonville, KY, United States

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, IT Services and Consulting