AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie

Store discounts

Development opportunities

Flexible part-time schedule

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in Cape Girardeau, MO, seeks a part-time Brand Ambassador to bring the AE experience to life. You’ll engage guests, educate them on product details, and drive brand loyalty while representing our values and the REAL you.

You’ll rotate through Salesfloor, Cash & Wrap, Fitting Room and Stockroom, delivering friendly service and assisting guests during evenings, weekends and holidays. Prior retail experience is a plus; must be at least 16 years old.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with guests using the AEO Selling Model
• Comfort explaining product details and making recommendations
• Willingness to promote the AEO loyalty program and brand channels
• Flexible to work across Salesfloor, Cash & Wrap, Fitting Room and Stockroom
• Solve guest concerns while following policy and procedures
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Integrity and adherence to AEO policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Engage guests and build rapport to help them find products
• Educate guests on AE & Aerie product details and suggest matches
• Promote the AE loyalty program and brand channels
• Move across Salesfloor, Cash & Wrap, Fitting Room and Stockroom as needed
• Proactively resolve guest concerns while adhering to policy
• Collaborate with team to get the job done
• Uphold integrity and company policies in daily tasks

Skills

People skills

Energetic

Retail experience

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As a part-time Brand Ambassador, you bring our brand to life every day! Your goal is to provide everyone who comes in the store with an amazing shopping experience, making their day better than before they came in. You are the face of our company and you're proud of it! You love the products and are passionate about building brand loyalty with every guest. Most of all, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Job Description

As a part-time Brand Ambassador, you bring our brand to life every day! Your goal is to provide everyone who comes in the store with an amazing shopping experience, making their day better than before they came in. You are the face of our company and you're proud of it! You love the products and are passionate about building brand loyalty with every guest. Most of all, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Your Responsibilities

• You're a people person! You use the AEO Selling Model to engage with every guest to help them find exactly what they're looking for, and you do so with a "friends first" mindset. (What's the AEO Selling Model? Don't worry - we'll teach you everything you need to know!
• You're passionate about AE & Aerie product! Guests come to you to educate them on product details and you are excited to make product suggestions to fit their needs.
• You share the brand love! You're eager to introduce the AEO loyalty program and additional brand channels to guests.
• You can hang! Your skillset rocks no matter what zone you're in and you can easily flex between the Salesfloor, Cash & Wrap, Fitting Room and Stockroom as needed.
• You're an innovative problem solver! Making your guests' day is your priority and you’re able to proactively resolve guest concerns while sticking to company policy.
• You're a team player - #teamwork! You're always willing to assist your team in #gettingthejobdone.
• You've got integrity! You do the right thing and you always adhere to AEO's policies & procedures.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• You love interacting with people!
• You're full of energy and can handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• You're available to work when guests shop (lookin' at your evenings, weekends & holidays!)
• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You've worked in retail before. #practicemakesperfect
• You're at least 16 years of age.

Our Brand Ambassadors 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 be eligible to receive paid sick leave and AEO may provide REAL rewards at its discretion.
• 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 click HERE .

JOB INFO

Job Identification 31482

Job Category : Stores

Posting Date : 2026-09-10T20:51:49+00:00

Job Schedule : Part time

Locations : Cape Girardeau, MO, United States