AE - Sales Leader

American Eagle Outfitters; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie products

Store contests and exclusive prizes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters in Champlain Place is looking for a full-time Sales Leader to support the Store Leadership Team with LOD shifts, guest experience, and daily store operations. You will train and motivate associates, drive sales, and uphold AEO brand standards.

The role emphasizes recruiting talent, coaching performance, and maintaining visual and procedural standards. You’ll lead by example, ensure asset protection, and deliver a Guest First culture while helping the team meet store

Qualifications

• Experience leading store teams in retail management.
• Ability to recruit, hire and develop associates.
• Strong focus on guest first service and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead LOD shifts to drive sales and guest satisfaction.
• Motivate and coach associates to meet service standards.
• Recruit, train and develop staff to ensure adequate coverage.
• Provide real-time performance feedback and celebrate results.
• Execute daily visual and operational standards for in-store readiness.
• Uphold store safety, asset protection, and company policies.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team motivation

Training & coaching

KPI achievement

Guest experience

Time management

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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!
• 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.
• 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:

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

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

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

About Us

American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal and provincial equal employment opportunity and human rights laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring will be based on need – however, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and there may not be an opening immediately available when you apply. For all other jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

Job Info

• Job Identification 30518
• Job Category Stores
• Posting Date 08/27/2026, 08:31 PM
• Locations Champlain Place
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Variable
• Anticipated Pay Range for All Posted Locations $39,400/year up to $53,600/year