Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO is looking for a full-time Sales Leader in Asheville, NC. This role involves driving sales, leading a team, and maintaining store operations to ensure an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate will have previous retail management experience and a passion for AE and Aerie products.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in contests for merchandise prizes

Qualifications

• Strong passion for AE and Aerie products.
• Experience in managing retail teams and driving sales.
• Flexible availability to meet guest shopping hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing productivity and fostering guest loyalty.
• Lead, motivate and hold associates accountable to service standards.
• Recruit and develop talent while maintaining a Guest First culture.

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 leading strong LOD (Leader on Duty) shifts and ensuring an excellent guest experience. You manage daily store operations as needed. You train, motivate, and celebrate associates, with a passion for achieving sales results. Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Driving sales: As a key LOD, you excel at boosting sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and fostering guest loyalty through exceptional in-store experiences. You assist Store Leadership in capitalizing on business opportunities to meet KPI targets.
2. People leadership: You motivate and inspire the team according to AEO's core values. You serve as a role model and hold associates accountable to uphold AEO's service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
3. Talent development: You prioritize recruiting and hiring strong talent to ensure adequate staffing. You are committed to training and developing associates to deliver outstanding service and uphold a Guest First culture.
4. Teamwork: You set clear, achievable goals for Sales and Stock Associates, provide ongoing feedback through coaching, and foster engagement by celebrating successes.
5. Visual & operational innovation: You execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising, and visual standards. You ensure Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
6. Integrity: You maintain store safety standards, uphold Asset Protection policies, adhere to company policies, and do the right thing always.

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have previous retail management experience.
• You are skilled at multi-tasking, attention to detail, and time management.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to match guest shopping hours.

WHY OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO

• They work with genuine people — your #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, skill-building, and career growth.
• Year-round 40% off AE & Aerie products, plus seasonal discounts.
• Participation in contests to win free merchandise and prizes.