Full Time Assistant Manager
Posted October 29, 2026 |
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS
| Full-time
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Job Description
ADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Responsible for supervising all other leaders within their assigned store and making employment decisions for associates in their
assigned store, including but not limited to hiring and termination decisions
● Create a shopping environment and culture in-store that will enable customers to shop seamlessly between our website and retail
store
● Set clear and measurable goals aligned with brand strategy; adjust as needed to maximize results
● Provide frequent performance feedback including annual performance reviews and development plans
● Develop a store succession plan to ensure key positions are filled in a timely manner
● Build career paths for associates; encourage associates to pursue internal growth opportunities
● Must exercise independent discretion and judgment in the execution of duties and responsibilities
● There may be times when the Store Team Leader needs to assist associates with certain duties. The Store Team Leader should not
spend more than 50% of their time performing duties that do not require independent discretion and judgment (e.g., folding
merchandise, stock processing, and routine POS checkout)
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Responsible for ensuring a leader is present in the store at all times
● Review, analyze, and take action using store reporting to identify trends and opportunities to positively impact store performance
● Identify underperforming store metrics and create strategic solutions that leverage existing tools, programs, and resources to
improve results
● Create and implement peak seasonal hiring strategy to ensure the store meets required staffing, training, and associate
developmental needs
● Ensure the store meets its payroll budget through the evaluation of store sales on a daily basis using payroll reports and tools; make
scheduling adjustments to meet the needs of the business
● Provide leadership to the store for all visual directives to ensure mapping and floorsets are properly planned, scheduled, and
executed seamlessly within the allotted time frame
● Manages sell-through by monitoring product levels, ensuring the accuracy of inventory in line with the visual merchandising strategy
● Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, and laws, including but not limited to safety policies and procedures,
leaves of absence, rest and meal breaks, scheduling, and recording time for hours worked
● Must take partnership with the Legal Department and appropriate Human Resource Business Partner relating to any
legal/governmental business, visits, or correspondence
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Demonstrated ability to manage complex and competing priorities
● Demonstrated ability to coach, provide feedback, and manage performance
● Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, overnights, and weekends
● Responsible for supervising all other leaders within their assigned store and making employment decisions for associates in their
assigned store, including but not limited to hiring and termination decisions
● Create a shopping environment and culture in-store that will enable customers to shop seamlessly between our website and retail
store
● Set clear and measurable goals aligned with brand strategy; adjust as needed to maximize results
● Provide frequent performance feedback including annual performance reviews and development plans
● Develop a store succession plan to ensure key positions are filled in a timely manner
● Build career paths for associates; encourage associates to pursue internal growth opportunities
● Must exercise independent discretion and judgment in the execution of duties and responsibilities
● There may be times when the Store Team Leader needs to assist associates with certain duties. The Store Team Leader should not
spend more than 50% of their time performing duties that do not require independent discretion and judgment (e.g., folding
merchandise, stock processing, and routine POS checkout)
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Responsible for ensuring a leader is present in the store at all times
● Review, analyze, and take action using store reporting to identify trends and opportunities to positively impact store performance
● Identify underperforming store metrics and create strategic solutions that leverage existing tools, programs, and resources to
improve results
● Create and implement peak seasonal hiring strategy to ensure the store meets required staffing, training, and associate
developmental needs
● Ensure the store meets its payroll budget through the evaluation of store sales on a daily basis using payroll reports and tools; make
scheduling adjustments to meet the needs of the business
● Provide leadership to the store for all visual directives to ensure mapping and floorsets are properly planned, scheduled, and
executed seamlessly within the allotted time frame
● Manages sell-through by monitoring product levels, ensuring the accuracy of inventory in line with the visual merchandising strategy
● Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, and laws, including but not limited to safety policies and procedures,
leaves of absence, rest and meal breaks, scheduling, and recording time for hours worked
● Must take partnership with the Legal Department and appropriate Human Resource Business Partner relating to any
legal/governmental business, visits, or correspondence
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Demonstrated ability to manage complex and competing priorities
● Demonstrated ability to coach, provide feedback, and manage performance
● Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, overnights, and weekends
