Store Team Leader: Own Your Store & Drive Growth

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie products

Health benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Store Team Leader to run the store like a CEO, driving sales, guest experience, and team development.

You will own the business plan, supervise daily operations, and ensure brand standards, Floorsets, and payroll alignment. This role rewards leadership, coaching, and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive store sales and KPI goals.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, and developing teams.
• Strong scheduling and payroll optimization.
• Deep knowledge of brand standards and visual merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing store productivity and building guest loyalty.
• Own the store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
• Analyze daily sales trends to inform decisions in real time.
• Recruit, hire and retain a high-performing team.
• Develop store leadership through training and performance reviews.
• Maintain brand standards and Floorsets; ensure visual merchandising excellence.
• Manage scheduling to align payroll with traffic and staffing needs.
• Uphold integrity and asset protection standards.

Skills

Sales leadership

Guest experience

Team leadership

Coaching & training

P&L ownership

Scheduling & payroll

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Store Team Leader to run the store like a CEO, driving sales, guest experience, and team development.

You will own the business plan, supervise daily operations, and ensure brand standards, Floorsets, and payroll alignment. This role rewards leadership, coaching, and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced retail environment.