AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular retail brand in Canada seeks a full-time Sales Leader to enhance guest experiences by driving sales and leading a motivated team. You’ll focus on maximizing store productivity, recruiting talent, and upholding company values. Ideal candidates have prior retail management experience, strong multitasking skills, and flexible availability. This role offers exciting development opportunities and generous employee discounts.

Benefits

40% off product year-round

Opportunities for development

Participation in store contests

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail management role.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong attention to detail and priority-setting.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing productivity and guest loyalty.
• Motivate and inspire the team under company values.
• Recruit and train strong talent for the store.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback to associates.
• Maintain store safety and asset protection standards.

Skills

Sales motivation

Team leadership

Talent recruitment

Multi-tasking

Business acumen

Time management

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

• 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.