Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)
About The Position
The full-time Sales Leader supports the Store Leadership Team by leading strong Leader on Duty (LOD) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. The role oversees daily store operations as needed, trains and motivates associates, and drives sales results while representing AEO’s company values. The Sales Leader maximizes salesfloor and fitting-room productivity, builds guest loyalty, and supports store leadership in pursuing business opportunities and KPI results. The position leads, recruits, hires, trains, and develops associates; sets clear goals; provides ongoing performance feedback and coaching; and fosters team engagement. The role also executes visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards. It helps keep fitting rooms guest-ready and upholds store safety, asset protection, and company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Prior experience leading teams in a retail management role.
- Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
- Strong priority-setting and time-management skills.
- Business acumen.
- Flexible availability to work when guests shop.
- Passion for AE and Aerie products.
Responsibilities
- Lead Leader on Duty shifts and support the Store Leadership Team with daily store operations as needed.
- Drive sales by maximizing fitting-room and salesfloor productivity, building guest loyalty, and supporting business opportunities and KPI results.
- Motivate and inspire associates, model AEO’s core values, and hold associates accountable to service standards.
- Recruit and hire talent to meet store staffing needs.
- Train and develop associates to provide outstanding service and support a Guest First culture.
- Set clear, attainable goals for Sales and Stock Associates and provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
- Celebrate strong performance and drive associate engagement.
- Execute daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards.
- Ensure fitting rooms are guest-ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
- Maintain store safety standards, follow Asset Protection standards, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Associate and team development opportunities, learning new skills, and potential for career advancement.
- 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, plus additional seasonal discounts.
- Store contests offering opportunities to win free merchandise and other prizes.
- Eligible associates may receive medical, vision, and dental benefits; wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
- Paid holiday pay, depending on job level and type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
- Discretionary bonuses and other incentives may be provided at the company’s discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
