District Team LeaderThe 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.LeadershipMotivate team through a compelling vision and direction to encompass American Eagle Outfitter's Core valuesForm partnerships with upward management and key business partnersAct as a leader amongst peers in the field and with Home OfficeLead consistent store visit evaluations and provide proactive feedbackCommunicate clear expectations and hold the store teams accountable to achieving all brand, performance and behavior standardsConduct productive conference calls & team meetingsProactively seek personal learning and development opportunitiesPeople DevelopmentRecruit, hire, develop and retain top management talent for the region, to include filling all open positions in a timely mannerDevelop an effective succession plan that lead to internal promotionsTrain store leadership and create development plansRecommend and approve all salaries and wage changes in conjunction with conducting and approving performance appraisals for managementRecognize performance issues in a timely manner and partner with Regional Director and Human Resources to develop action plans for resolutionVisual MerchandisingEnsure that all visual directives are executed seamlessly and within scheduled time frame and allotted payroll budgetMaintain extensive knowledge of product assortment and key itemsCommunicate current trends and competitor strategies in the marketEnsure stores are properly assorted in partnership with Regional Director and AllocationAnalyze, identify and capitalize upon opportunities for increasing revenue and profitabilityDrive for ResultsDrive brand loyalty through demonstrating sales leadership, coaching and connecting with the customer experienceEstablish 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 goalsControl all aspects of the annual budget process, to include sales, controllable expenses, payroll and annual shrink resultsCommunicate business needs for the district and company that play an active role in driving resultsPlan and execute effective, productive store visits reviewing KPI performance, Personnel, Visual Merchandising, Operations and key?business initiativesHold Store Team Leaders accountable for execution of all operational responsibilities and instill a high standard for complianceQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, or related field preferred6+ years of progressively more responsible retail experience, including at least 3+ years of Store Management experience3+ years of multi-store supervision experience strongly preferredOvernight and daily travel is requiredHigh degree of proficiency Google suite, Gmail & Internet applicationsStrong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem?solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a teamAbility to work with and influence peers and senior managementAbility to work in a fast?paced and deadline?oriented environmentSelf?motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reportingMust be able to perform all essential job functions identified in the "District Team Leader essential job functions"Pay/Benefits InformationActual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive 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; and 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. For additional information, please click here.AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.