AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off product at AE & Aerie

Opportunities for development and career advancement

Store contests with free merchandise

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is seeking a full-time Sales Leader in Gurnee, IL. In this role, you will drive sales, motivate your team, recruit talent, and uphold the company's values. If you have a passion for AE products and strong retail management experience, this position is for you.

Responsibilities include maximizing productivity, providing clear goals, and ensuring a stellar guest experience while adhering to safety and policy standards.

The company offers a culture of real people and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.
• Previous retail management experience leading teams.
• Exceptional multitasking, attention to detail, priority-setting, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing fitting room and sales-floor productivity.
• Motivate and inspire the team through core values.
• Recruit, hire, and develop strong talent for staffing needs.
• Provide clear goals and ongoing performance feedback.
• Execute visual and operational procedures while upholding standards.
• Maintain store safety and compliance with policies.

Skills

Retail management experience

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Strong business acumen

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the full‑time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking strong LOD shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You manage daily store operations as needed, train, motivate, and celebrate associates, and drive powerful sales results. You represent the company values and bring your real self to work each day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive sales by maximizing fitting room and sales‑floor productivity, building guest loyalty through best‑in‑class in‑store experience and supporting leadership to achieve KPI results.
• Motivate and inspire the team through core values, role‑model leadership, and holding associates accountable to service standards on the sales floor and in the fitting room.
• Recruit, hire, and develop strong talent to maintain adequate staffing for business needs, and continuously train associates to deliver outstanding service and a guest‑first culture.
• Provide clear, attainable goals, give ongoing performance feedback, and celebrate outstanding performance to drive engagement.
• Execute and innovate visual & operational procedures—shipment processing, merchandising moves, visual standards—while keeping fitting rooms guest‑ready and AEO brand standards upheld.
• Maintain store safety, asset protection, and compliance with all policies and procedures; always act with integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.
• Previous retail management experience leading teams.
• Exceptional multitasking, attention to detail, priority‑setting, and time‑management skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

BENEFITS

• Real people and AEO family culture.
• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• 40 % off product at AE & Aerie year‑round (plus seasonal discounts).
• Store contests with free merchandise and exclusive prizes.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

PAY / BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Actual starting pay is determined by experience and location.
• Eligible associates may receive health care benefits (medical, vision, and dental), wellness benefits, 401(k), life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave.
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by level, type, location, classification, and years of service.
• AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives.

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Identification: 27463
• Job Category: Stores
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Location: Gurnee, IL, United States