American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)
American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Evansville, Indiana, United States, 47725
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AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)
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American Eagle Outfitters Inc. YOUR ROLE
As the full-time Store Team Leader, you are the CEO of your store! You are an entrepreneurial-minded business owner who takes pride in maximizing the daily operations of your store. You are passionate about developing a strong team through effective coaching and training, you are a pro at making tough, strategic decisions to drive your business, you consistently deliver operational excellence and your store is always rocking AEO Brand Standards. Most importantly, you bring your REAL self to work every day!
Your Responsibilities
You have a passion for driving results: You're an expert at driving sales by maximizing overall store productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. You create, manage and own your store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
You're a business innovator: You own the controllable elements of your store's P&L, analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time, innovative business decisions to achieve store financial goals.
You're a people leader: You recruit, hire and retain a high-performing team. You develop your team, encourage internal opportunities, and maintain a succession plan to ensure clear career paths. You lead development training, provide performance feedback, create individual development plans and conduct annual performance reviews.
You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You champion teamwork and recognition by establishing goals, holding your team accountable to brand standards, and celebrating and rewarding outstanding performance daily.
Your store rocks AEO Brand Standards: You maintain Brand Visual Standards by owning visual and merchandising processes, lead floorsets and merchandise adjustments, and ensure the team keeps the store guest-ready.
Workforce Management: You optimize scheduling by evaluating traffic and payroll reports to meet business needs, balancing payroll and leveraging top talent to deliver an impeccable guest experience.
Integrity: You demonstrate integrity in compensation decisions, ensure audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards, follow AEO policies and do the right thing – always.
You'd Be Great For This Role If
You love AE and Aerie products
You have led functional teams in a retail management role
You can multi-task with attention to detail; you excel at prioritization and time management
You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law
You have effective communication and conflict management skills
You have business acumen and know how to analyze reporting to drive sales
You have flexible availability to meet guest shop needs
Our Associates Love AEO Because
They work with REAL people and have opportunities for development and career advancement
They receive 40% off product at AE & Aerie year-round (plus seasonal discounts with new Floorsets)
They participate in store contests for a chance to win FREE merchandise and other prizes
About Us
American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of protected characteristics and status. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
Pay/Benefits Information
Actual starting pay is determined by factors including relevant experience and location.
Benefits may include health care, wellness benefits, 401(k), life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave where eligible.
Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and location; details provided at onboarding.
AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
Job Info
Job Identification: 18934 • Job Category: Stores • Posting Date: 2025-09-29 • Job Schedule: Full time • Location: Evansville, IN, United States
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Store Team Leader role. Applications are accepted according to company policy and location-specific guidelines.
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AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)
role at
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. YOUR ROLE
As the full-time Store Team Leader, you are the CEO of your store! You are an entrepreneurial-minded business owner who takes pride in maximizing the daily operations of your store. You are passionate about developing a strong team through effective coaching and training, you are a pro at making tough, strategic decisions to drive your business, you consistently deliver operational excellence and your store is always rocking AEO Brand Standards. Most importantly, you bring your REAL self to work every day!
Your Responsibilities
You have a passion for driving results: You're an expert at driving sales by maximizing overall store productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. You create, manage and own your store's business plan to meet KPI goals.
You're a business innovator: You own the controllable elements of your store's P&L, analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time, innovative business decisions to achieve store financial goals.
You're a people leader: You recruit, hire and retain a high-performing team. You develop your team, encourage internal opportunities, and maintain a succession plan to ensure clear career paths. You lead development training, provide performance feedback, create individual development plans and conduct annual performance reviews.
You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You champion teamwork and recognition by establishing goals, holding your team accountable to brand standards, and celebrating and rewarding outstanding performance daily.
Your store rocks AEO Brand Standards: You maintain Brand Visual Standards by owning visual and merchandising processes, lead floorsets and merchandise adjustments, and ensure the team keeps the store guest-ready.
Workforce Management: You optimize scheduling by evaluating traffic and payroll reports to meet business needs, balancing payroll and leveraging top talent to deliver an impeccable guest experience.
Integrity: You demonstrate integrity in compensation decisions, ensure audit and shrink results meet Asset Protection Standards, follow AEO policies and do the right thing – always.
You'd Be Great For This Role If
You love AE and Aerie products
You have led functional teams in a retail management role
You can multi-task with attention to detail; you excel at prioritization and time management
You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law
You have effective communication and conflict management skills
You have business acumen and know how to analyze reporting to drive sales
You have flexible availability to meet guest shop needs
Our Associates Love AEO Because
They work with REAL people and have opportunities for development and career advancement
They receive 40% off product at AE & Aerie year-round (plus seasonal discounts with new Floorsets)
They participate in store contests for a chance to win FREE merchandise and other prizes
About Us
American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of protected characteristics and status. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
Pay/Benefits Information
Actual starting pay is determined by factors including relevant experience and location.
Benefits may include health care, wellness benefits, 401(k), life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave where eligible.
Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and location; details provided at onboarding.
AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
Job Info
Job Identification: 18934 • Job Category: Stores • Posting Date: 2025-09-29 • Job Schedule: Full time • Location: Evansville, IN, United States
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Store Team Leader role. Applications are accepted according to company policy and location-specific guidelines.
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