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Investor Relations Director
American Eagle Outfitters
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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We are searching for a Director of Investor Relations who will be a key contributor to both the strategic and day-to-day operations of American Eagle Outfitters’ Investor Relations program. This position will partner with senior leaders in creating and communicating AEO’s messaging objectives and initiatives for investors and analysts.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing the company’s external communications and overall “message” to stockholders and analysts, which includes: effectively communicating the company’s strategy and on-going initiatives through in-depth knowledge of the business and retail sector, discussing the company’s past financial performance and long-term financial goals, and fostering strong relationships with our financial community.
Responsibilities:
• Develop a deep understanding of the AEO’s company strategy, operations and financial history and engage with business partners to stay up to date on the Company’s business initiatives
• Establish credibility with investors and analysts through comprehensive knowledge of financial statements, financial forecasts and overall business initiatives, including merchandising and marketing efforts.
• Effectively communicate AEO’s unique attributes, long-term strategy, growth opportunities, and financial performance to investors and analysts.
• Manage and foster relationships with analysts and investors. Communicate and meet regularly with the financial community.
• Build and foster strong relationships with analysts and investors through frequent communication and contact. Identify opportunities for attendance and participation at investor conferences in order to stay current on investor expectations of AEO/retails and represent AEO to the financial community.
• Create all communication materials for monthly sales and quarterly earnings public conference calls including press release, script and Q&A prep. Coordinate all communication by working closely with Legal, Finance, Corporate Communications and Brand Teams.
• Lead the company’s participation in investor events. Develop and manage investor outreach strategy and targeting, including investor marketing road shows, in order to enhance the Company’s shareholder base.
• Develop presentations for Annual Shareholders’ Meeting – write scripts for Executive officers and Company representatives. Prepare company executives for their interaction with the investment community, including creating presentations, Q&A prep materials and educating them on investors’ backgrounds and history with the Company.
• Provide insight on the investment community’s perception of the Company to the Executive Leadership Team. Distribute competitive news and industry information to senior management to keep them up-to-date on investor expectations
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• MBA or CFA designation preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in investor relations, investment research, banking, business development, finance, planning or strategy. Retail apparel or consumer discretionary sector experienced preferred.
• Superior financial and investment analysis capabilities, including clear and thorough understanding of financial modeling and valuation techniques used by investment professionals.
• Deep knowledge of the retail apparel industry and investment community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships across the organization and with the investment community.
• Effective organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Results-oriented, high personal integrity and strong work ethic.