American Eagle Employer Reviews

A typical day began with me walking to the selling floor and beginning to clean and straighten clothing and other merchandise even before the store opens. I would then greet customers and offer them my service as the begin to shop around. Often I monitored the fitting rooms and cleaned them out. I also would restock merchandise as required and help – more... other co-workers when needed/
I learned how to relate to customers and understand their wants and don't wants through listening and communication. I also learned how to maintain my own working area and being responsible for it and the customers that are within it.
Management was very friendly and funny and always helpful.
My coworkers were friendly and everyone got along and helped one another.
There was nothing particularly hard about this job.
The most enjoyable was learning how to connect to customers and practicing those skills everyday while I was there. – less

Hired too many people so you were lucky if you worked 3 hrs a week if that

Shifts were short, but everyone was very lively and vocal. There was always people having fun while they worked. management and coworker were very pleasant to be around

our days were full of challenging situations in which the interaction with the customers was part of our everyday living. The hardest part of our jobs was the cancellations of flights, but helping customers with accomodations and meals to reduce the impotence feeling after loosing their flight was vrey rewarding.

The company has started going through a cultural shift over the last five years. It shows much promise, but is very demanding on top of the every day demands of running the store. The new CEO has a great vision and is extremely intelligent and listens to associates in the company.

Management is responsible for forecasting sales/traffic trends, payroll, – more... scheduling, training, customer service, conflict resolution, selling, goal planning and achievement on a daily basis.

Hardest part of the job is just that it's retail. Only truly get two holiday's off a year and one is quickly disappearing. So, not getting to spend much time with friends and loved ones takes a toll on overall job satisfaction. – less

the company is great hip and great room for growth
a typical dAY IS VERY EASY UR COWORKERS ARE GREAT THE JOB IS GREAT FUN MUSIC

as a visual merchandiser and sales associate I would often ensure the proper processing and display of merchandise, pricing and signage, floor sets and face-outs, replenish and up-stock merchandise and assist customers with merchandise on the sales floor. Management and co workers were very friendly and easy to get along with. the hardest part about – more... the job was lack of growth/benefits, the easiest part was interacting with customers. – less

8-9 hour shifts with a 30 min break. Management can make or break a store. My coworkers are amazing, have great attitudes while working hard.
The most difficult part of the job is finishing major projects in a limited amount of time because of strict hour guidelines.

A typical day would consist of greeting customers, helping them find what they need, and suggesting new clothes that could fit into their wardrobe.

My typical day at American Eagle is setting goals for the day as far as gaining customer loyalty through rewards cards, credit cards, and getting email addresses to extend our deals to customers who may not have a rewards car already.
I have learned more about units per transactions, average dollar sales, and how to maximize each.
The management team – more... at American Eagle is friendly, understanding, and promote the values of the company. – less

Did not enjoy the work and the hours weren't good and the hours weren't good

team becomes like family, great work environment - lots of room for advancement and development - not a lot of work/life balance

Each day varied, sometimes super busy and others slow. I learned more social skills, persuading costomers but not presuring them. I had fun working there because of my co-workers and the atmosphere. Hardest part for me was being thrown into a new working environment but I caught on quick.

a typical day: Set up station for shipment . Accept and unload palettes of shipment .Sensor and back stock shipment . Clean up floor and set up floor back to original stat. Replenish floor with shipment and backstock the rest . Support sales floor , Throw away garbage and Leave stock room clean and leave recap of the day .

How to manage team of 30 – more... . The ins and outs of back of house . How to support the Sales team, And how to work well with the visual team on pushing out product of the stockroom. – less

hours and schedule varied often. a lot of work compared to compensation, almost no rrom for advancement.

Learn a lot . No so great managment desicions. Overall facilities OK. Salary is OK but could be a lot better. No so great Travel Plan

Interesting Co-Workers, Very Friendly, Good Pay, and Fun Customers

worked closely with customers. greeted them upon entry. most enjoyable part was watching a costumer leave with a smile.

Ability to have fun and interact with customers. Teaches sales skills and enhances communication.

i would do my prepare and do daily paperwork for the day
made sales goals for the day, look over to do list .
i would talk over to my sales associates about promotions and sale goals for them to be prepared
open the doors and help cutomers
the best part of my job would be to meet all the new customers, loved everybody i worked with.
everything was a – more... great learning expiernance – less