AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)
About The Position
The full-time Sales Leader supports the Store Leadership Team by leading Leader on Duty shifts, delivering a strong guest experience, and managing daily store operations as needed. The role trains, motivates, and celebrates associates while driving sales results and representing company values. The Sales Leader drives sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, building guest loyalty, and supporting business opportunities that improve KPI results. The role leads, recruits, hires, trains, and develops associates; sets clear goals; provides ongoing feedback and coaching; and promotes engagement and accountability to AEO service standards. The position also executes daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards, while keeping fitting rooms guest-ready. The Sales Leader maintains store safety and asset-protection standards and follows company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Previous experience leading teams in a retail management role.
- Ability to multitask and demonstrate attention to detail, priority-setting, and time-management skills.
- Business acumen.
- Flexible availability to work when guests shop.
Nice To Haves
- Love of AE and Aerie products.
Responsibilities
- Lead Leader on Duty shifts and support the Store Leadership Team with daily store operations.
- Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, building guest loyalty, and supporting opportunities to improve KPI results.
- Motivate and inspire associates through AEO's core values and hold them accountable to service standards.
- Recruit and hire talent to meet store staffing needs.
- Train and develop associates to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.
- Set clear, attainable goals for Sales and Stock Associates and provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
- Motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating strong performance.
- Execute and innovate 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
- 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, with additional seasonal discounts.
- Store contests offering the chance to win free merchandise and other prizes.
- Subject to eligibility requirements: health care benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage; 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, subject to job level, job type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
- AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
