AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking a full-time Sales Leader to support the Store Leadership Team by leading LOD shifts and delivering a stellar guest experience. You’ll drive daily operations, train and celebrate associates, and push for outstanding sales results while embodying our brand values.

This role requires multitasking, attention to detail, and the ability to motivate a retail team to meet KPI targets, with flexible hours to match when guests shop.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail management teams.
• Ability to train, motivate and celebrate associates to deliver guest-first service.
• Strong multitasking and detail orientation with business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Maximize fitting room and salesfloor productivity and build guest loyalty.
• Motivate and inspire the team while upholding service standards.
• Recruit, hire and train talent to meet business needs and develop associates.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures and ensure readiness of fitting rooms.
• Maintain safety and protect assets per company policies.

Skills

Sales leadership

Staff training

Customer service

Team motivation

Operational excellence

Job description

YOUR ROLE

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

• Passion for driving sales: As a key LOD, you maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and build guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class, in‑store experience. You support Store Leadership to achieve KPI results.
• People leader: You motivate and inspire the team through AEO’s core values, hold associates accountable to service standards on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent & training: You recruit, hire and train strong talent to ensure the store is staffed to meet business needs, developing associates to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.
• Teamwork: You challenge Sales and Stock Associates with clear goals and provide ongoing performance feedback through coaching, celebrating outstanding performance.
• Visual & operational innovator: You execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing and merchandising, ensuring Fitting Rooms are guest‑ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity: You maintain safety standards, protect assets, and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have led retail management teams before.
• You can multitask and have strong attention to detail, prioritizing time effectively.
• You have business acumen.
• You have flexible availability and can work when guests shop.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE

• They work with real people—a true AEO family.
• They receive opportunities for development and career advancement.
• They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts).
• They participate in store contests to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

PAY / BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Actual starting pay is determined by factors such as experience and location.
• Eligible associates may receive health care benefits, wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, an 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, and years of service. For additional information, see the link.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

JOB INFORMATION

Job Identification: 29628
Job Category: Stores
Posting Date: 2026-07-20T17:52:51+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Pleasanton, CA, United States

LEGAL NOTICE

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.