Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)
About The Position
The full-time Sales Leader supports the Store Leadership Team by leading Leader on Duty (LOD) 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 helps maximize salesfloor and fitting-room productivity, build guest loyalty, and achieve key performance indicator results. They recruit, hire, train, and develop associates; set goals and provide real-time coaching and feedback; and promote engagement through recognition. They also execute visual and operational procedures, process shipments, maintain merchandising and visual standards, keep fitting rooms guest-ready, and uphold store safety, asset protection, and company policies. Aerie is a lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. Through the #AerieREAL movement, it promotes body positivity and the empowerment of women. Its Real Good promise includes creating products with 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.
- 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 the Store Leadership Team with daily store operations as needed.
- Drive sales by maximizing fitting-room and salesfloor productivity, building guest loyalty, and supporting efforts to achieve KPI results.
- Motivate and inspire associates, model company values, 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 support a Guest First culture.
- Set clear, attainable goals for Sales and Stock Associates and provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
- Drive associate engagement and celebrate outstanding performance.
- Execute 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 discount on AE and Aerie products, with additional seasonal discounts.
- Store contests offering opportunities to win free merchandise and other prizes.
- Potential opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
- Subject to eligibility requirements: 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; parental leave and benefits.
- Holiday pay, with availability 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
