AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 24,590 - 33,269

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

40% employee discount at AE & Aerie

Opportunities for career advancement

Paid Time Off and sick leave

Health care benefits including medical, vision, and dental

Job summary

AEO in Cincinnati is seeking a full-time Sales Leader to join the Store Leadership Team. This role involves leading daily operations, driving sales results, and inspiring team engagement through AEO's core values. The ideal candidate will have previous retail management experience and a passion for maximizing guest experience. Associates enjoy perks such as competitive pay (up to $24.15/hour), development opportunities, and employee discounts. Join AEO to become part of an authentic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

Passion for driving sales and guest experience.
Experience in retail management is preferred.
Strong multitasking and time-management abilities.
Flexible availability to meet guest needs.

Responsibilities

Support Store Leadership by leading on-duty shifts.
Recruit and train strong associates for business needs.
Ensure store safety and follow company policies.
Drive team engagement and celebrate performance.

Skills

Driving sales

Team motivation

Talent recruitment

Operational innovation

Attention to detail

Job description

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.
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.
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 AEO Family.
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.

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.

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