Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)
About The Position
As a full-time Sales Leader at Aerie, 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 help drive sales results while representing the company’s values. In this retail leadership role, you help maximize sales and business opportunities, build guest loyalty, and maintain service standards across the Salesfloor and Fitting Room. You support recruiting, hiring, training, and developing associates; set clear goals; provide ongoing coaching and feedback; and recognize strong performance. You also execute visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards, while keeping Fitting Rooms guest-ready. You maintain store safety and asset protection standards and follow company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Previous experience leading teams in a retail management role.
- Ability to multitask with attention to detail, strong priority-setting, and time-management skills.
- Business acumen.
- Flexible availability to work when guests shop.
Nice To Haves
- Enthusiasm for AE and Aerie products.
Responsibilities
- Lead Leader on Duty shifts and support daily store operations as needed.
- Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a strong in-store experience.
- Support Store Leadership in pursuing business opportunities and KPI results.
- Motivate and inspire associates through AEO’s core values and uphold 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 and real-time coaching.
- Encourage team engagement and recognize 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 and 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, plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets.
- Participation in store contests for a chance to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
