Aerie - 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 and representing AEO’s company values. The Sales Leader helps maximize sales and business opportunities, develops and holds associates accountable to service standards, and recruits, hires, trains, and coaches talent. The role also executes daily visual and operational procedures, maintains guest-ready fitting rooms and brand standards, and ensures store safety, asset protection, and compliance with company policies. Aerie is a lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. Its #AerieREAL movement promotes body positivity and empowerment. As part of its Real Good promise, the company creates products using materials made from recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric, or sustainably sourced cotton.
Requirements
- Previous experience leading teams in a retail management role.
- Ability to multitask and attention to detail, with strong priority-setting and time-management skills.
- Business acumen.
- Flexible availability to work when guests shop.
Nice To Haves
- A 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 associates and hold them accountable to AEO service standards, particularly on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
- 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 and real-time coaching; and celebrate strong performance.
- Execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards.
- Keep Fitting Rooms guest-ready and maintain AEO Brand Standards.
- Maintain store safety standards, follow Asset Protection standards, and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets.
- Store contests offering opportunities to win free merchandise and other prizes.
- Development opportunities, opportunities to learn new skills, and potential for career advancement.
- 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 holiday pay, varying by job level and 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
