Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO is seeking a full-time Sales Leader to support store operations and drive sales. This role involves managing the sales floor, training and motivating associates, and ensuring a stellar customer experience while embodying AEO's values. Ideal candidates will show retail management experience and a passion for the brand.

Benefits

40% off products year-round at AE & Aerie

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in contests for free merchandise and prizes

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience is essential.
• Flexibility in availability to meet customer shopping times is important.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing productivity and building guest loyalty.
• Lead and motivate the team upholding AEO's service standards.
• Recruit and train new associates to deliver outstanding service.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Business acumen

Education

Retail management experience

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 a stellar guest experience. You oversee daily store operations as needed, train, motivate, and celebrate associates, and have a passion for driving sales results. Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive sales: As a key LOD, you maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and build guest loyalty through an exceptional in-store experience. You support Store Leadership in maximizing business opportunities to achieve KPI results.
• Lead people: Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values. Be a role model and hold associates accountable to uphold AEO's service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent and training: Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure proper staffing. Train and develop associates to deliver outstanding service and uphold a Guest First culture.
• Teamwork: Set clear, attainable goals for Sales and Stock Associates, provide ongoing feedback, and motivate engagement by celebrating achievements.
• Visual & operational innovation: Execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising, and visual standards. Ensure Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
• Maintain integrity: Uphold store safety, Asset Protection standards, adhere to AEO policies, and always do the right thing.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• 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 work when guests shop.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

• They work with genuine people - your #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career growth.
• 40% off products year-round at AE & Aerie, plus seasonal discounts.
• Participation in contests for chances to win free merchandise and prizes.