AE - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AEO Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Selling Team Leader to drive sales and lead a high-performing team in a dynamic retail environment. This full-time role offers the opportunity to cultivate talent and deliver exceptional customer experiences while implementing strategic business plans. Join a company that values authenticity and community, where your leadership can inspire others and make a significant impact. If you're ready to take your retail career to the next level and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

401(k) Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management with a focus on team leadership and sales.
• Ability to analyze sales trends and make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and maximize productivity on the sales floor.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members to enhance performance.
• Ensure operational excellence and adherence to brand standards.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Team Development

Customer Service

Time Management

Business Acumen

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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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!

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 11025
Job Category : Stores
Posting Date : 2025-03-17T14:49:59+00:00
Job Schedule : Full time
Locations : Knoxville, TN, United States

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion

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