Store General Manager – Brand Leadership & Growth

AEO; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie year-round

Career development opportunities

Performance recognition contests

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters is seeking a full-time Store Team Leader who acts as the CEO of the store. You will drive sales, coach and train a strong team, and own the business plan to meet KPI goals.

You will also lead recruitment, development, and succession planning while ensuring brand standards and guest-ready presentation. You will manage scheduling, payroll alignment, and daily operations to maximize guest satisfaction and store performance, aligning with AE Brand Standards and a strong

Qualifications

• Led functional teams in a retail management role.
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills.
• Ability to analyze reporting to drive sales and KPI goals.
• Understand employment law basics relevant to retail management.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing store productivity and guest loyalty, owning the store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
• Own the P&L and analyze daily sales trends to make real-time, innovative business decisions.
• Recruit, hire and retain a high-performing team with succession planning.
• Develop store leadership through training, feedback, and annual performance reviews.
• Establish goals, reinforce brand standards, and celebrate top performance daily.
• Oversee visual and merchandising processes to keep the store guest-ready.

Skills

Retail leadership

Multi-tasking

Employment law understanding

Conflict management

Sales analytics

Flexible scheduling

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters is seeking a full-time Store Team Leader who acts as the CEO of the store. You will drive sales, coach and train a strong team, and own the business plan to meet KPI goals.

You will also lead recruitment, development, and succession planning while ensuring brand standards and guest-ready presentation. You will manage scheduling, payroll alignment, and daily operations to maximize guest satisfaction and store performance, aligning with AE Brand Standards and a strong