AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is seeking a full-time Sales Leader in Alpharetta, GA to support the Store Leadership Team. You will take strong Leader on Duty shifts, manage daily operations, and drive a stellar guest experience while embodying our values.

You will train and motivate associates, recruit talent, coach performance, and ensure visual and operational standards. The role requires multitasking, attention to detail, and a commitment to guest-first service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Strong multitasking ability with attention to detail and time management.
• Business acumen and flexibility to work when guests shop.

Responsibilities

• Maximize fitting room and salesfloor productivity while building guest loyalty.
• Lead, coach and develop associates to maintain service standards.
• Recruit and hire strong talent to meet business needs.
• Provide real-time coaching and performance feedback.
• Execute daily visual and operational procedures and uphold brand standards.
• Maintain store safety, asset protection, and policy adherence.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team motivation

Guest experience

KPI management

Store operations

Training & development

Time management

Asset protection

Visual standards

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by taking 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 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 are an expert at 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 and drive KPI results.
• You're a people leader: You focus on motivating and inspiring the team through core values. You are a role‑model leader and you hold associates accountable to service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• You have an eye for talent and a love of training: You prioritize recruiting and hiring strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs. You take pride in training and developing associates, ensuring 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 performance feedback through real‑time coaching. You motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating outstanding performance.
• You're a visual and operational innovator: You execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. You ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest‑ready and meet brand standards.
• Integrity is your middle name: You maintain store safety standards, commit to asset protection, adhere to policies and procedures, and always do the right thing.

YOU'RE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have led teams in a retail management role previously.
• You can multi‑task and have attention to detail; priority‑setting and time management are your strong suits.
• You have business acumen.
• You have flexible availability and are available to work when the guest shops.

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 and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.