AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO in Orlando is seeking a full-time Sales Leader to support the Store Leadership Team with Leader on Duty shifts and a stellar guest experience. You will train, motivate and celebrate associates while driving strong sales results.

You will ensure smooth daily operations, uphold brand standards, and lead talent development to deliver a guest-first culture in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
• Solid business acumen and guest-first mindset.
• Flexible availability to align with guest shopping hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire store team, drive KPI results, and maximize sales.
• Rock LOD shifts, ensure stellar guest experience, and daily operations.
• Recruit, train, and develop associates to uphold brand standards.
• Provide real-time coaching to improve performance and engagement.
• Execute visual and operational procedures to keep fitting rooms guest-ready.

Skills

Retail leadership

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Flexible availability

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.

Responsibilities

• As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you are 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 are a people leader. You motivate and inspire the team through core values, act as a role-model leader, and hold associates accountable to service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• You have an eye for talent and a love of training. You prioritize recruiting and hiring strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs, and you take pride in training and developing associates 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, motivating associates and driving engagement.
• You are a visual & operational innovator. You execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards, ensuring the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and meet brand standards.
• Integrity is your middle name. You maintain store safety standards, adhere to Asset Protection standards, follow company policies and procedures, and always do the right thing.

Qualifications

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have 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.
• You have strong business acumen.
• You have flexible availability and are available to work when guests shop.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 click HERE.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.