YOUR ROLE
As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by leading strong Leader on Duty (LOD) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You manage daily store operations as needed, train, motivate, and celebrate associates, and drive sales results. Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive sales: As a key LOD, you maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, build guest loyalty through exceptional in-store experiences, and support Store Leadership in achieving KPI results.
- Lead people: Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values, serve as a role model, and uphold service standards on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
- Talent development: Recruit, hire, train, and develop associates to ensure outstanding service and a Guest First culture.
- Teamwork: Set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, motivate, and celebrate performance to foster engagement.
- Visual & operational innovation: Execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising, and visual standards, ensuring the store is guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
- Integrity: Maintain store safety, adhere to Asset Protection standards, follow 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 retail management experience leading teams.
- You are detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and excel at priority-setting and time management.
- You possess business acumen.
- You have flexible availability to work when guests shop.
OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:
- They work with genuine people - our #AEOFamily.
- They have opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career growth.
- They get 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round, plus seasonal discounts.
- They can participate in contests to win merchandise and exclusive prizes.