Store Leader: Drive Growth & Guest Experience

American Eagle Outfitters; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off product

Store contests and prizes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters is seeking a Store Team Leader to act as the store CEO, driving daily operations and profitability with a strong emphasis on guest experience and store standards.

You will lead hiring, coaching, and development to build a high-performing team, manage schedules, and ensure loss prevention. The role demands strategic decision-making and a hands-on approach to business results.

Qualifications

• Led functional teams in a retail management role.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail; priority-setting and time management.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing store productivity and guest loyalty.
• Own and manage the store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
• Recruit, hire and retain a high-performing team and develop leaders.
• Establish goals, communicate brand standards, and recognize top performance.
• Own visuals, merchandising, floorsets, replenishment and store standards.
• Evaluate traffic, calendars and payroll to optimize scheduling and cost.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Sales analytics

Guest experience

Scheduling

Communication

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters is seeking a Store Team Leader to act as the store CEO, driving daily operations and profitability with a strong emphasis on guest experience and store standards.

You will lead hiring, coaching, and development to build a high-performing team, manage schedules, and ensure loss prevention. The role demands strategic decision-making and a hands-on approach to business results.