AE - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AEO Inc.; Farmington (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Selling Team Leader to inspire and develop a high-performing team in a vibrant retail environment. This full-time role focuses on driving sales, enhancing guest experiences, and maintaining operational excellence. You will be the Store Team Leader's right hand, contributing to strategic business decisions and ensuring your team meets their sales goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and love to lead by example, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of employee perks and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

40% off products

Opportunities for development

Store contests with prizes

Health care benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management with a focus on sales and team leadership.
• Strong skills in training, customer service, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and maximize productivity on the sales floor.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure operational standards and guest readiness are maintained.

Skills

Retail Management

Sales Strategy

Team Leadership

Training and Development

Customer Service

Time Management

Business Acumen

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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American Eagle Outfitters Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by American Eagle Outfitters Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.10/yr - $38.50/yr

Job Description

YOUR ROLE
As the full-time Selling Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" in developing and implementing the business strategy and leading the daily operations of the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team into high-performing sellers who consistently provide an unforgettable guest experience. Through your leadership, your team always nails their sales goals, rocks merchandising brand standards and delivers operational excellence! Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Your Responsibilities

• You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you're an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. You contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You're the Store Team Leader's right hand in developing short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
• You're a people leader: You're all about motivating and inspiring your team through AEO's core values. You're a role-model leader and you always hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• You've got an eye for talent and a love of training: You make it a top priority to recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs. You take pride in training and developing your team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service to the best of their abilities.
• You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You know that building a great team requires you to consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You make team touch bases, development plans, and performance reviews a priority and you drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's outstanding performance - #winning!
• You're an operational innovator: You're a natural at executing and innovating daily operational procedures, you support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store, and most importantly, you ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained, you're committed to Asset Protection standards, you always adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and you do the right thing - always.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You've led teams in a retail management role previously - #practicemakesperfect!
• You can multi-task and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.
• You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law.
• Business acumen? You've got it!
• You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!

Our Associates Love AEO Because

• They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
• They're given opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and are offered great potential for career advancement.
• They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
• They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

About Us

American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics.

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

JOB INFO

Job Identification 10453
Job Category: Stores
Posting Date: 2025-02-06T17:01:45+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Farmington, CT, United States

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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