Aerie - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

AEO; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO is seeking a full-time Store Team Leader to act as the CEO of the store. This role involves leading a team, maximizing sales, managing store operations, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering a positive work environment. If you have a passion for retail and leadership, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products

Seasonal discounts

Opportunities for contests to win merchandise

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Retail management experience leading functional teams is required.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze reports and drive sales.
• Flexibility in availability to work during peak shopping hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing store productivity and enhancing guest loyalty.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through effective training and feedback.
• Manage P&L, analyze sales trends, and optimize workforce scheduling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Time management

Conflict management

Effective communication

Business acumen

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

• Passion for results: You drive sales by maximizing store productivity and building guest loyalty through a top-notch 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 meet financial goals.
• People leadership: You recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team. You foster team development, encourage internal growth opportunities, and have clear career paths for associates. You develop leadership through training, feedback, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Teamwork: You promote a culture of teamwork and recognition by setting goals, holding your team accountable to brand standards, and celebrating achievements.
• Brand Standards: You ensure your store maintains AEO Visual Standards by managing visual and merchandising processes, Floorsets, and merchandise replenishment, keeping the store guest-ready.
• Workforce Management: You optimize scheduling based on traffic, calendars, and payroll reports to meet business needs, control payroll, and leverage top talent for excellent guest service.
• 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, prioritization, 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 work when guests shop.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

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