Regional Director

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Regional Director to oversee approximately 130 store locations and lead a team of 11 District Team Leaders (District Managers) to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving top-tier financial performance.

The role requires extensive multi-unit leadership, travel, and strong skills in strategy, budgeting, and team development to ensure brand standards and operational excellence across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of retail management experience, including regional director experience.
• Weekly travel is required.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, communication and budgeting skills.
• Ability to influence peers and senior management.
• Works well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales through deep-dive business analysis and actionable strategies.
• Lead, coach and develop 11 District Team Leaders to foster growth.
• Ensure operational and visual excellence across stores with brand standards.
• Build strategic relationships with cross-functional partners and Headquarters.
• Oversee regional planning, budgeting and initiative execution.
• Enhance customer experience across all channels.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Business strategy

Market awareness

Agile leadership

Accountability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Internet applications

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Regional Director
REPORTS TO: VP Stores South
STATUS: Full Time Exempt
SUPERVISES: District Team Leaders

POSITION SUMMARY: As the Regional Director, you are the strategic leader of a specialty retail region consisting of approximately 130 store locations. You will lead, inspire, and develop a team of 11 District Team Leaders (District Managers) to deliver an exceptional customer experience while driving top-tier financial performance. You are responsible for the total business health of your region, ensuring that brand standards in visual execution, store operations, and talent development are met with uncompromising excellence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Drive Profitable Sales: Perform deep-dive business analysis to identify financial opportunities and create actionable strategies that address market challenges and deliver desired results.
• Talent & Leadership Development: As a Regional Director you will select, coach and develop talent to foster growth and elevate the team. Train and mentor District Team Leaders in all areas of their job responsibility, building a robust talent pipeline that supports the regional and brand talent strategy.
• Operational & Visual Excellence: Hold District Team Leaders accountable for the consistent execution of store operations and visual merchandising standards, instilling a high bar for compliance across all stores.
• Strategic Relationship Building: Cultivate substantial, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners and Headquarters to influence brand-wide strategies and ensure successful regional execution.
• Strategic Planning: Responsible for regional planning, budget management, and setting the strategic direction for your team to ensure implementation of key initiatives.
• Customer Experience: Act as a brand expert, leveraging selling behaviors to provide an exceptional customer experience and understanding variances in customer segments to maximize profitability. Has the ability to see things from the customer’s perspective and anticipate their needs. Understands our brands,products, and customers across all channels and operates with a shopkeeper mentality.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Experienced Multi-Unit Leader: Extensive leadership experience overseeing district, multi-unit, or high-volume specialty retail businesses.
• Business Strategist: Strong business acumen with a proven track record of leading, adjusting, and developing business strategy to achieve profit and loss results.
• Market Expert: Keen awareness of the marketplace, including external competitors and overall retail trends.
• Agile Leader: Ability to embrace challenges, take risks, and influence change to lead execution of strategic initiatives through others while managing competing priorities.
• Accountability-Driven: A disciplined leader who excels at holding teams accountable for operational responsibilities and maintaining high standards for compliance.
• Travel-Ready: Able to travel overnight and between store locations as required to support the needs of the region.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• 10+ years of increasing experience in retail management, including experience as a Regional Director in a comparable specialty retail business
• Weekly travel is required
• High degree of proficiency with Google Workspace and Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

About Us

Get to Know AEO

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed.

Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners.

At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. OurBetter Togetherculture creates a mutual desire to succeed–inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO

We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here .

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

Job Info

• Job Identification 29977
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 07/31/2026, 01:53 PM
• Locations Orlando Premium Outlets - International Drive - 02398
• Job Schedule Full time
• Anticipated Pay Range for All Posted Locations $145,000/year up to $205,000/year