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Aerie by AEO, Inc. · 1 month ago

District Team Leader (District Manager)

Baltimore, MD, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $160K/yr

6+ years exp

Aerie by AEO, Inc. is seeking a District Team Leader to enhance customer experience and drive key performance indicators across stores. The role involves leading store teams, developing talent, and implementing business strategies to achieve sales goals.

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Responsibilities

Motivate team through a compelling vision and direction to encompass American Eagle Outfitter’s Core values

Form partnerships with upward management and key business partners

Act as a leader amongst peers in the field and with Home Office

Lead consistent store visit evaluations and provide proactive feedback

Communicate clear expectations and hold the store teams accountable to achieving all brand, performance and behavior standards

Conduct productive conference calls & team meetings

Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities

Recruit, hire, develop and retain top management talent for the region, to include filling all open positions in a timely manner

Develop an effective succession plan that lead to internal promotions

Train store leadership and create development plans

Recommend and approve all salaries and wage changes in conjunction with conducting and approving performance appraisals for management

Recognize performance issues in a timely manner and partner with Regional Director and Human Resources to develop action plans for resolution

Ensure that all visual directives are executed seamlessly and within scheduled time frame and allotted payroll budget

Maintain extensive knowledge of product assortment and key items

Communicate current trends and competitor strategies in the market

Ensure stores are properly assorted in partnership with Regional Director and Allocation

Analyze, identify and capitalize upon opportunities for increasing revenue and profitability

Drive brand loyalty through demonstrating sales leadership, coaching and connecting with the customer experience

Establish and lead the execution of district business strategies to drive store Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results that maximize performance and achievement of sales plan and goals

Control all aspects of the annual budget process, to include sales, controllable expenses, payroll and annual shrink results

Communicate business needs for the district and company that play an active role in driving results

Plan and execute effective, productive store visits reviewing KPI performance, Personnel, Visual Merchandising, Operations and key‐business initiatives

Hold Store Team Leaders accountable for execution of all operational responsibilities and instill a high standard for compliance

Qualification

Retail Management ExperienceMulti-store SupervisionAnalytical SkillsBachelor’s DegreeGoogle Suite ProficiencyPlanning SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-solving SkillsPresentation SkillsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-motivatedAttention to Detail

Required

6+ years of progressively more responsible retail experience, including at least 3+ years of Store Management experience

Overnight and daily travel is required

High degree of proficiency Google suite, Gmail & Internet applications

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‐solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team

Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

Ability to work in a fast‐paced and deadline‐oriented environment

Self‐motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Must be able to perform all essential job functions identified in the 'District Team Leader essential job functions'

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, or related field preferred

3+ years of multi-store supervision experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)

Wellness benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave and benefits

Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.

AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.