Regional Market Leader (Multi-District Retail)

AEO; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

AEO is seeking a Market Leader in Los Angeles to grow from a District Team Leader role, overseeing multiple districts while maintaining responsibility for a small store count. The role centers on driving KPIs and delivering an exceptional customer experience through the District and Store Leaders under supervision.

This senior development path emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and execution across regions, with travel and relocation to key markets as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA) strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of increasing experience in retail management; including 5+ years experience as a District Manager.
• Travel is required, at least 50 percent of the time.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to relocate to, or reside in, key markets.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and ensure that the region embodies AEO’s Core values.
• Form partnerships with key business partners and influences across the organization.
• Act as a leader amongst peers in the field and the Home Office.
• Conduct productive & motivating conference calls & team meetings.
• Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain top management talent.
• Establish performance standards and hold the team accountable for the highest level of execution and results.
• Develop an effective succession planning process to ensure employees achieve career goals and internal promotions support the growth of all AEO, Inc brands.
• Train and develop District Team Leaders (Store Team Leaders where DTLs are not assigned) in all areas of job responsibility.
• Develop individual development plans for District Team Leaders (Store Team Leaders where DTLs are not assigned) based on career aspiration and development needs.
• Recognize performance issues in a timely manner and partner with Human Resources to develop action plans for resolution.
• Ensure that all visual directives are executed flawlessly and within scheduled time frames and allotted hours.
• Thorough knowledge of product assortment and key items and work with allocation partners to ensure stores are properly assorted.
• Shop competition and communicate current trends.
• Analyze, identify and capitalize upon opportunities for increasing revenue and profitability.
• Establish and facilitate the execution of regional, territory or country business strategies that drive KPI results that maximize performance and achievement of sales plan and KPI goals.
• Lead the annual budget process for sales, KPI’s and controllable expenses for their respective region.
• Communicate new process/program needs and play an active role in creating and developing solutions for the region, territory or country and company.
• Plan and execute effective, productive market visits reviewing KPI performance, Human Capital, Visual Merchandising, Operations and key -business initiatives.
• Hold District Team Leaders (Store Team Leaders where DTLs are not assigned) accountable for execution of all operational responsibilities and instils a high standard for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

People Development

Strategic Planning

Communication

Travel readiness

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

AEO is seeking a Market Leader in Los Angeles to grow from a District Team Leader role, overseeing multiple districts while maintaining responsibility for a small store count. The role centers on driving KPIs and delivering an exceptional customer experience through the District and Store Leaders under supervision.

This senior development path emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and execution across regions, with travel and relocation to key markets as needed.