AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

As a full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by leading strong Leader on Duty (LOD) shifts and ensuring an excellent guest experience. You oversee daily store operations as needed, train and motivate associates, and drive sales results. You represent the company’s values and bring your authentic self to work each day.

The role focuses on driving sales and guest loyalty, developing and holding associates accountable to service standards, recruiting and training talent, and coaching and recognizing team members. You also execute daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves, visual standards, and maintaining guest-ready fitting rooms. You help maintain store safety, follow Asset Protection standards, and comply with company policies and procedures.

American Eagle describes itself as an American jeans and apparel brand founded in 1977, with collections intended to inspire self-expression. The company states that it produces innovative, sustainable fabrics and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides reasonable accommodation for religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• Previous 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.

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 as needed.
• Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, building guest loyalty, and supporting business opportunities that improve KPI results.
• Motivate and inspire associates through AEO’s core values, model leadership, 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 represent a Guest First culture.
• Set clear, attainable goals for Sales and Stock Associates; provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
• Motivate associates and increase engagement by recognizing outstanding 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

• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
• 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, with additional seasonal discounts during new Floorsets.
• Store contests with opportunities to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
• Subject to eligibility requirements: health care benefits, including medical, vision, and dental; 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 time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay, varying by job level and type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
• AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed