AEO
Aerie - District Team Leader (District Manager)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Detroit, MI, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, or related field preferred
- 6+ years of progressively more responsible retail experience, including at least 3+ years of Store Management experience
- 3+ years of multi-store supervision experience strongly preferred
- 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”
Full description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of the District Team Leader is to drive the company’s key performance indicators by delivering an exceptional customer store experience through the Store Team Leaders that they supervise.
POSITION TITLE: DISTRICT TEAM LEADER
REPORTS TO: Regional Director
SUPERVISES: Store Leadership Teams
RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership
- 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
People Development
- 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
Visual Merchandising
- 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 for Results
- 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