AE - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AEO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a full-time Selling Team Leader to drive sales and develop talent within their New York store. The role involves leading the team in delivering exceptional guest experiences while achieving sales goals and upholding company standards. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on personal growth and team success.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products year-round

Opportunities for personal development and career growth

Participation in contests for free merchandise

Qualifications

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Understanding of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Maximize productivity and build guest loyalty.
• Recruit, hire, and train strong talent.
• Execute daily operations and uphold company policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership abilities

Business acumen

Education

Previous retail management experience

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 meets their sales goals, maintains merchandising brand standards, and delivers operational excellence! Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive sales: As a key Leader on Duty (LOD), you maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and build guest loyalty through an exceptional guest experience. You analyze reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions and help develop short and long-term plans to achieve key KPIs.
• Lead people: Motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values. Be a role model in customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room, and hold your team accountable.
• Talent development: Recruit, hire, and train strong talent to meet business needs. Develop your team to ensure they provide outstanding service and continue to grow professionally.
• Promote teamwork: Provide ongoing performance feedback, conduct team touch bases, development plans, and performance reviews. Celebrate successes to boost engagement.
• Operational innovation: Execute and improve daily operations, support visual standards, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
• Uphold integrity: Maintain store safety, adhere to Asset Protection standards, follow company policies, and always do the right thing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for AE and Aerie products
• Previous retail management experience
• Strong multitasking, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Leadership and team development abilities, with understanding of employment law
• Business acumen
• Flexible availability to meet guest shopping hours

WHY OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO

• Work with genuine, supportive people - our #AEOFamily
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth
• 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round, plus seasonal discounts
• Participation in contests with chances to win free merchandise and prizes