AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO is seeking a full-time Sales Leader to support store operations and enhance the guest experience. The ideal candidate will drive sales, inspire a motivated team, and develop associates by embodying AEO's core values, ensuring a positive retail environment.

Benefits

40% off AE and Aerie products year-round

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in contests to win merchandise

Qualifications

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.
• Previous retail management experience required.
• Flexible availability to work when guests shop.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales and maximizing store productivity.
• Motivating and developing associates.
• Executing visual and operational procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Priority-setting

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, and support Store Leadership in achieving KPI results.
• People leadership: You 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 development: You prioritize recruiting and hiring strong talent, and focus on training and developing associates to provide outstanding service and uphold a Guest First culture.
• Teamwork: You set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, motivate, and celebrate team successes to foster engagement.
• Visual & operational innovation: You execute and innovate visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising, and visual standards, ensuring the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity: You maintain store safety, adhere to Asset Protection standards, follow policies and procedures, and do the right thing always.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for AE and Aerie products
• Previous retail management experience
• Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail, priority-setting, and time management skills
• Business acumen
• Flexible availability to work when guests shop

WHY OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO

• Work with genuine, real people — our #AEOFamily
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career growth
• 40% off AE and Aerie products year-round, plus seasonal discounts
• Participation in contests to win merchandise and exclusive prizes