Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (medical, vision, dental)

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

40% off all products

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is seeking a full-time Sales Leader in Corte Madera, California, to support the Store Leadership Team and enhance the guest experience. You'll oversee daily operations, train staff, and drive sales results while embodying company values.

The ideal candidate has retail leadership experience, strong time management skills, and a passion for AE and Aerie products. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams is essential.
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills are necessary.
• Must possess business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by optimizing fitting room and sales floor productivity.
• Train, motivate, and celebrate associates' achievements.
• Manage store operations including safety and asset protection.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Time management

Business acumen

Passion for AE and Aerie products

Job description

As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong Leader on Duty (LOD) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You hold down the daily operations of the store as needed, train, motivate, and celebrate associates, and drive killer sales results. You represent the company values and bring your real self to work every day.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing fitting room and sales floor productivity and building guest loyalty through an in‑store experience.
• Motivate, inspire, and hold associates accountable to AEO's service standards.
• Recruit, hire, and train staff to maintain a Guest First culture.
• Challenge associates with clear goals, provide performance feedback, and celebrate outstanding performance.
• Execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising, and visual standards.
• Maintain store safety and asset protection standards and adhere to company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams.
• Strong multitasking, detail orientation, and time‑management skills.
• Business acumen.
• Flexible availability as required.
• Love of AE and Aerie products.

Benefits

• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Health care (medical, vision, dental), wellness, 401(k), life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• 40% off all product year‑round and seasonal discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Store contests for free merchandise and prizes.

About Aerie

Aerie is a fast‑growing lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. We celebrate body positivity and the empowerment of all women.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.