AE - Associate Selling Team Leader (Associate Manager)

AEO

San Mateo (CA)

On-site

USD 31,340 - 48,973

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

40% discount on products
Opportunities for development and advancement
Participation in store contests for prizes

Job summary

A leading apparel brand in San Mateo seeks a full-time Associate Selling Team Leader to drive store operations and enhance team performance. You will develop business strategies, motivate your team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage store operations effectively. This role offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

  • Previous retail management experience is preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail.
  • General understanding of employment law.
  • Flexible availability to accommodate guest shopping hours.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement business strategy for daily store operations.
  • Motivate and inspire your team to follow core values.
  • Recruit and train staff to meet business needs.
  • Provide ongoing performance feedback and engagement.
  • Maintain visual standards throughout the store.

Skills

Sales driving
Team leadership
Talent recruitment
Operational execution
Integrity

Job description

AE - Associate Selling Team Leader (Associate Manager)

San Mateo, CA, United States

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Job Description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Associate Selling Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" in developing and implementing the business strategy and leading the daily operations of the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team into high-performing sellers who consistently provide an unforgettable guest experience. Through your leadership, your team always nails their sales goals, rocks merchandising brand standards and delivers operational excellence! 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 guest experience. You contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You're the Store Team Leader's right hand in developing short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
  • You're a people leader: You're all about motivating and inspiring your team through AEO's core values. You're a role-model leader and you always hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer 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 your team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service to the best of their abilities.
  • You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You know that building a great team requires you to consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You make team touch bases, development plans, and performance reviews a priority and you drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's outstanding performance - #winning!
  • You're an operational innovator: You're a natural at executing and innovating daily operational procedures, you support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store, and 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.
  • You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law.
  • 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, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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. For all other store jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

  • Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
  • Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
  • Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please clickHERE.
  • AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
Job Info
  • Job Identification 20945
  • Job Category Stores
  • Posting Date 12/19/2025, 05:07 PM
  • Locations Hillsdale Shopping Center
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Variable
  • Anticipated Pay Range for All Posted Locations $22.75 up to $35.55
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