AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)
On-siteKilleen, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Maximize daily store operations by driving sales through productivity optimization and building guest loyalty. Own the store's business plan to meet KPI goals while analyzing reporting and sales trends to make real-time decisions that achieve financial targets. Recruit, hire, and retain a high-performing team by developing leadership through training, performance feedback, and individual development plans. Champion a culture of teamwork by establishing goals, holding the team accountable to brand standards, and celebrating outstanding performance. Ensure consistent adherence to AEO Brand Visual Standards by managing merchandising, replenishment, and floorsets. Optimize workforce schedules by evaluating traffic, calendars, and payroll reports to meet business needs and leverage top talent.
Required Qualifications
- entrepreneurial-minded
- passionate about developing a strong team through effective coaching and training
- pro at making tough, strategic decisions
- consistently deliver operational excellence
- bring your REAL self to work every day
- passion for driving results
- expert at driving sales by maximizing overall store productivity
- building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience
- entrepreneurial-minded
- create, manage and own your store's business plan to meet KPI goals
- skilled at analyzing reporting and daily sales trends
- make real-time, innovative business decisions
- achieve store financial goals
- passionate about recruiting, hiring and retaining a high-performing team
- advocate for your team's development
- encourage your team to pursue internal opportunities
- succession plan in place
- clear career path for all associates
- developing store leadership through leadership development training
- performance feedback
- individual development plans
- annual performance reviews
- champion a culture of teamwork and recognition
- establishing and communicating goals
- holding your team accountable to brand standards
- celebrating and rewarding outstanding performance daily
- ensure your store consistently maintains AEO Brand Visual Standards
- owning all visual and merchandising processes
- go-to when it comes to Floorsets, merchandise adjustments and replenishment
- team always has a clear understanding of their role in keeping the store guest-ready
- maximizing your business requires a well thought-out schedule
- evaluating traffic, calendars and payroll reports
- make scheduling adjustments to meet business needs
- payroll is always in check
- leveraging your top talent to deliver an impeccable guest experience
- demonstrate integrity when making compensation decisions
- ensure audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards
- follow AEO's policies and procedures
- do the right thing - always
- led functional teams in a retail management role previously
- multi-task
- attention to detail
- priority-setting
- time management
- lead and develop teams
- general understanding of employment law
- track record of effective communication
- conflict management
- analyze reporting to drive sales
- flexible availability
- available to work when the guest shops
Desired Qualifications
- love AE and Aerie products
- You'd be great if you have a smile to share
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