AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking retail company as a Sales Leader, where you'll inspire your team and drive sales while ensuring a fantastic guest experience. In this full-time role, you'll lead daily operations, train and motivate associates, and uphold the company's values. If you're passionate about retail, have strong leadership skills, and love working with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers great perks like discounts and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

40% off products

Opportunities for development

Store contests for prizes

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management with a focus on sales and customer service.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing store productivity and guest loyalty.
• Recruit, train, and develop associates to ensure outstanding service.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Team Motivation

Talent Recruitment

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Management Experience

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong LOD (Leader on Duty) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You hold down the daily operations of the store as needed. You train, motivate and celebrate associates and you have a passion for driving killer sales results. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you're an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class, in-store guest experience. You support Store Leadership in doing what it takes to maximize business opportunities to drive KPI results.
2. You're a people leader: You're all about motivating and inspiring the team through AEO's core values. You're a role-model leader and you always hold associates accountable to rocking AEO's service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
3. You've got an eye for talent and a love of training: You make it a top priority to recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs. You take pride in training and developing associates to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.
4. You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You challenge Sales and Stock Associates with clear, attainable goals and consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating outstanding performance - #winning!
5. You're a visual & operational innovator: You're a natural at executing and innovating daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. Most importantly, you ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
6. Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained, you're committed to Asset Protection standards, you always adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and you do the right thing - always.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

1. You love AE and Aerie products!
2. You've led teams in a retail management role previously - #practicemakesperfect!
3. You can multi-task and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.
4. Business acumen? You've got it!
5. You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

1. They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
2. They're given opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and are offered great potential for career advancement.
3. They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
4. They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.