AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)
About The Position
The full-time Sales Leader supports the Store Leadership Team by leading shifts as Leader on Duty (LOD), maintaining daily store operations as needed, and delivering a strong guest experience. The role trains, motivates, and celebrates associates while driving sales results and representing company values. The Sales Leader maximizes salesfloor and fitting room productivity, builds guest loyalty, supports business opportunities and KPI performance, and holds associates accountable to service standards. The role also helps recruit and hire talent, trains and develops associates, sets goals, provides real-time coaching and feedback, and promotes team engagement. The Sales Leader executes daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards, and keeps fitting rooms guest-ready. The position also 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, attention to detail, and strong 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 shifts as Leader on Duty and support the Store Leadership Team and 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 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 support a Guest First culture.
- Set clear, attainable goals for Sales and Stock Associates and provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
- Celebrate outstanding 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 and Asset Protection standards and follow company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Eligible associates may receive health care benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Wellness benefits.
- 401(k) retirement benefits.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay; availability varies by job level, location, employment classification, and years of service.
- Parental leave and benefits.
- Potential discretionary bonuses and other incentives.
- 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, with additional seasonal discounts.
- Store contests with chances to win free merchandise and other prizes.
- Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
