AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AEO as a full-time Sales Leader and play a crucial role in driving sales and leading a dynamic team. You will ensure guest satisfaction through excellent service and operational excellence, while embodying the company's values. This position offers opportunities for personal growth, a supportive team, and generous employee discounts.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products year-round

Seasonal discounts

Opportunities for personal development and career growth

Participation in contests for merchandise and prizes

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience is required.
• Flexible availability to match guest shopping hours.

Responsibilities

• Maximize fitting room and salesfloor productivity while enhancing guest loyalty.
• Motivate and inspire the team while upholding service standards.
• Execute daily visual standards and manage store operations.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Business acumen

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by managing strong Leader on Duty (LOD) shifts and ensuring an excellent guest experience. You oversee daily store operations as needed, train and motivate associates, and drive 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 maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, build guest loyalty through exceptional in-store experiences, and support Store Leadership in achieving KPI results.
• People leadership: You motivate and inspire your team, serve as a role model, and hold associates accountable to AEO's service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent development: You prioritize recruiting and hiring strong talent, and focus on training and developing associates to maintain outstanding service and a Guest First culture.
• Teamwork and engagement: You set clear goals, provide ongoing coaching, celebrate successes, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Visual and operational excellence: You execute daily visual standards, manage shipment processing, merchandising, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and aligned with Brand Standards.
• Integrity and safety: You uphold store safety, Asset Protection policies, adhere to company procedures, and always do the right thing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have previous retail management experience.
• You excel at multi-tasking, attention to detail, and time management.
• You possess strong business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to match guest shopping hours.

WHY OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO

• Work with genuine, supportive people — the #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth.
• 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round, plus seasonal discounts.
• Participate in contests to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes.