Job: Assistant Store Manager

Jobing Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide leadership and guidance to their team that creates an environment focused on customer satisfaction, maximum productivity and profitability

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
Motivate team through a compelling vision and direction to encompass American Eagle Outfitter s Core values
Communicate clear expectations and hold the store team and themselves accountable to achieving all brand, performance and behavior standards
Lead and inspire a customer service culture by recognizing and rewarding team
Build effective relationships with peer and upper management partners
Lead management team effectively through proper implementation of division of responsibilities
Conduct productive management and team meetings
Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities

People Development
Recruit, hire, develop and retain top management and sales talent for the organization, to include maintaining optimal staffing levels
Train and develop store management and sales team in all areas of job responsibility
Consistently assess and provide ongoing performance feedback to include performance reviews, IDPs and providing merit recommendation to all levels of store team
Recognize performance issues in a timely manner and partner with District Manager to develop action plans for resolution

Visual Merchandising
Ensure that all visual directives are executed seamlessly and within scheduled time frame and allotted payroll budget
Direct and execute strategic, brand appropriate merchandising to maximize sales and presentation standards
Supervise and direct all merchandise processing and flow to the floor in conjunction with exceptional backroom standards

Drive for Results
Manage the execution of the store business plan that drives KPI results and maximizes business opportunities
Achieve predetermined financial budgets to include payroll management
Drive AE brand loyalty through demonstrating sales leadership, coaching and connecting with the customer experience
Achieve store shrink goals and maintain all operational standards to secure the assets of the store s physical location
Ensure proper scheduling practices that lead to maximization of sales potential

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum high school education or equivalent. Bachelor s degree preferred
Minimum three years retail management experience, or equivalent Store Manager experience
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights and weekends
Must be able to perform all essential job functions identified in the Store Manager essential job functions

AEO Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer