YOUR ROLE
As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by managing strong Leader on Duty (LOD) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You oversee daily store operations as needed, train, motivate, and celebrate associates, and have a passion for driving sales results. Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Driving sales: As a key LOD, you excel at increasing sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through an exceptional in-store experience. You support Store Leadership in leveraging all opportunities to meet KPIs.
- People leadership: You motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values. You serve as a role model, holding associates accountable to uphold AEO’s service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
- Talent development: You prioritize recruiting and hiring strong talent, and you take pride in training and developing associates to deliver outstanding service and uphold a Guest First culture.
- Teamwork and performance: You set clear, attainable goals for Sales and Stock Associates, provide ongoing coaching, and celebrate achievements to foster engagement and motivation.
- Visual & operational innovation: You execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising, and visual standards, ensuring the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
- Integrity: You maintain store safety standards, adhere to Asset Protection policies, follow AEO’s 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 prior retail management experience.
- You are skilled at multitasking, with strong attention to detail, prioritization, and time management.
- You possess business acumen.
- You have flexible availability to match guest shopping hours.
OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:
- They work with genuine people and feel part of the #AEOFamily.
- They have opportunities for development, skill-building, and career advancement.
- They enjoy 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round, plus seasonal discounts.
- They participate in contests to win merchandise and exclusive prizes.