Leading, inspiring, and developing a team of 11 District Team Leaders is the core of this strategic leadership role. The Regional Director is responsible for the total business health of a specialty retail region consisting of approximately 130 store locations, ensuring brand standards in visual execution, store operations, and talent development are met with uncompromising excellence.
Responsibilities
Drive profitable sales: Perform deep-dive business analysis to identify financial opportunities and create actionable strategies that address market challenges and deliver desired results
Talent and leadership development: Select, coach, and develop talent to foster growth and elevate the team; train and mentor District Team Leaders in all areas of their job responsibility, building a robust talent pipeline that supports the regional and brand talent strategy
Operational and visual excellence: Hold District Team Leaders accountable for the consistent execution of store operations and visual merchandising standards, instilling a high bar for compliance across all stores
Strategic relationship building: Cultivate substantial, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners and Headquarters to influence brand-wide strategies and ensure successful regional execution
Strategic planning: Responsible for regional planning, budget management, and setting the strategic direction for your team to ensure implementation of key initiatives
Customer experience: Act as a brand expert, leveraging selling behaviors to provide an exceptional customer experience and understanding variances in customer segments to maximize profitability; has the ability to see things from the customer’s perspective and anticipate their needs; understands our brands, products, and customers across all channels and operates with a shopkeeper mentality
Strong business acumen with a proven track record of leading, adjusting, and developing business strategy to achieve profit and loss results
Keen awareness of the marketplace, including external competitors and overall retail trends
Ability to embrace challenges, take risks, and influence change to lead execution of strategic initiatives through others while managing competing priorities
A disciplined leader who excels at holding teams accountable for operational responsibilities and maintaining high standards for compliance
Able to travel overnight and between store locations as required to support the needs of the region
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
10+ years of increasing experience in retail management, including experience as a Regional Director in a comparable specialty retail business
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Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and 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
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
Discretionary bonuses and other incentives
About the Company
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder, and Unsubscribed. Rooted in optimism, inclusivity, and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, the company operates stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners. AEO's Better Together culture inspires its community to excel, driving future growth for the business and associates, and empowering associates to build their unique career journey through experience, exposure, and education.
American Eagle Outfitters NYSE AEO is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality on-trend clothing accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle and Aerie brands.
