Overview As a full-time Sales Leader, you drive top-line results while delivering a best-in-class guest experience. You lead daily store operations as an LOD, train and motivate associates, and uphold AEO's service standards. You build guest loyalty through store initiatives and a guest-first culture, balancing sales focus with team development. This role offers impact through coaching, merchandising, and operational execution in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation / Benefits- 40% employee discount on AE & Aerie products
- healthcare benefits (medical, vision, dental) where eligible
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life and disability insurance
- paid time off and sick leave
- discretionary bonuses and incentives
Responsibilities- Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a superior in-store experience
- Support Store Leadership to maximize business opportunities and KPI results
- Motivate, train, and hold associates to AEO's service standards on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room
- Recruit, hire, and develop strong talent to meet business needs
- Provide ongoing performance feedback and real-time coaching to the team
- Execute visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards
- Ensure store safety, asset protection, and adherence to AEO policies and procedures
- Represent the brand values and maintain authenticity and guest-first culture
Key requirements- Retail management experience in a leadership role
- Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail, priority-setting, and time management
- Solid business acumen
- Flexible availability to match guest shopping times
- Passion for AE and Aerie products
- Commitment to store standards and guest experience
- leadership
- motivating and coaching
- communication
- visual merchandising
- merchandise processing
- store operations procedures
