AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casual apparel retailer is seeking a full-time Sales Leader in Sudbury, ON, to drive sales, manage daily operations, and ensure outstanding guest experiences. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, retail management experience, and a passion for the brand. Competitive benefits include discounts and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie

Opportunities for development and learning

Store contests with exclusive prizes

Qualifications

• Experience with retail management is a must.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a guest-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing productivity in-store.
• Recruit and train staff to emphasize guest service.
• Maintain store safety and integrity standards.

Skills

Retail management leadership

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Flexible availability

Job description

Overview

As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by leading Leader on Duty shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You manage daily store operations as needed, train and motivate associates, and drive strong sales results while upholding our company values and bringing your REAL self to work every day.

Responsibilities

• You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you drive 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 maximizing business opportunities to drive KPI results.
• People leadership: Motivate and inspire the team through AEO\'s core values. Be a role-model leader and hold associates accountable to AEO\'s service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent and training: Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is staffed to meet business needs. Train and develop associates to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.
• Teamwork and performance: Challenge Sales and Stock Associates with clear, attainable goals and provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. Celebrate outstanding performance to drive engagement.
• Visual & operational innovation: Execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. Ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity and safety: Maintain store safety standards, adhere to Asset Protection standards, follow AEO policies and procedures, and always do the right thing.

You\'d Be Great For This Role If

• You love AE and Aerie products
• You have retail management leadership experience
• You can multi-task with attention to detail; strong priority-setting and time management
• You have business acumen
• You have flexible availability to work when guests shop

Our Associates Love Aeo Because

• They work with REAL people and are part of a supportive #AEOFamily
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential for career advancement
• 40% off AE & Aerie year-round, plus seasonal discounts with new Floorsets
• Store contests with chances to win free merchandise and 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.

Job Info

Job Identification: 17698
Job Category: Stores
Posting Date: 2025-09-03T13:37:23+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Sudbury, ON, Canada