Aerie - Associate Selling Team Leader (Associate Manager)

About the position

As the full-time Associate Selling Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's 'go-to' in developing and implementing the business strategy and leading the daily operations of the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team into high-performing sellers who consistently provide an unforgettable guest experience. Through your leadership, your team always nails their sales goals, rocks merchandising brand standards and delivers operational excellence! Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
• Contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions.
• Develop short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs in collaboration with the Store Team Leader.
• Motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values and hold them accountable to customer service standards.
• Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs.
• Train and develop your team to ensure they provide outstanding service.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching and prioritize team touch bases, development plans, and performance reviews.
• Execute and innovate daily operational procedures and maintain visual standards throughout the store.
• Ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and adhere to AEO Brand Standards.
• Maintain store safety standards and commit to Asset Protection standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail management role.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.
• Strong priority-setting and time management skills.
• Experience in leading and developing teams with a general understanding of employment law.
• Strong business acumen.
• Flexible availability to work when guests shop.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.

Benefits

• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round.
• Additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets.
• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• Participation in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.