AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Sales Leader in Saint Cloud. In this full-time role, you'll manage store operations, drive sales, and develop your team while ensuring an exceptional guest experience. Enjoy benefits including significant discounts and a supportive work culture focused on growth.

Benefits

40% off on AE & Aerie products

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in contests for free merchandise

Qualifications

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with attention to detail.
• Flexible availability to meet guest shopping hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing productivity and building guest loyalty.
• Motivate and inspire the team with core values.
• Recruit and develop talent ensuring excellent service.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Business acumen

Education

Previous retail management experience

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, 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 with passion: 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 and training: Recruit, hire, and develop strong talent to ensure adequate staffing and ongoing associate growth, fostering outstanding service and a Guest First culture.
• Promote teamwork: Set clear, achievable goals for Sales and Stock Associates, provide real-time coaching, and celebrate successes to boost engagement.
• Visual & operational innovation: Execute and improve daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising, and visual standards, ensuring the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
• Maintain integrity: Uphold store safety, Asset Protection standards, adhere to policies and procedures, and always do the right thing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for AE and Aerie products
• Previous retail management experience
• Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Business acumen
• Flexible availability to meet guest shopping hours

WHY OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO

• Work with genuine, supportive people — the #AEOFamily
• Opportunities for development, skill-building, and career growth
• Year-round 40% off on AE & Aerie products, plus seasonal discounts
• Participation in contests with chances to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes