Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie products

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)

401(k) and employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Sales Leader for their Fort Worth location. This full-time role involves managing store operations, motivating teams, and driving sales results while ensuring a stellar guest experience. Ideal candidates should have retail leadership experience and a passion for customer service. This position offers competitive benefits, including health and wellness programs, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Flexible availability to meet guest shopping times.
• Strong business acumen.
• Flexible availability to meet guest shopping times.

Responsibilities

• Maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity.
• Motivate and inspire the team through core values.
• Recruit and hire strong talent for business needs.
• Set clear goals for Sales and Stock Associates.
• Execute daily visual and operational procedures.
• Maintain store safety standards.

Skills

Retail team leadership

Sales strategy

Time management

Business acumen

Flexible availability

Job description

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Your Role
As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by managing Leader on Duty (LOD) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You assist with daily store operations as needed, train, motivate and celebrate associates, and drive strong sales results. You represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Responsibilities

• You have a passion for driving sales: as a key LOD, maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and build guest loyalty through a best-in-class in-store guest experience. Support Store Leadership to maximize business opportunities and drive KPI results.
• People leadership: motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values. Model leadership and hold associates accountable to AEO service standards on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent and training: recruit and hire strong talent to meet business needs. Train and develop associates to deliver outstanding service and uphold a Guest First culture.
• Teamwork and performance: set clear goals for Sales and Stock Associates, provide real-time coaching, motivate, and celebrate outstanding performance.
• Visual & operational innovation: execute and improve daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. Ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity and safety: maintain store safety standards, adhere to Asset Protection standards, follow AEO policies and do the right thing consistently.

Qualifications

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• Experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail; excels in priority-setting and time management.
• Strong business acumen.
• Flexible availability to meet guest shopping times.

Benefits & About Us

Associates enjoy opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential career advancement. They receive 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets). Store contests offer chances to win merchandise and exclusive prizes.

About Us: Built on positivity and body-positive messaging, Aerie is a fast-growing lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear and swim. The #AerieREAL movement celebrates real selves. We create sustainable products with recycled materials and responsibly sourced fibers. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable EEO laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for religion and disability where required by law.

Pay/Benefits Information

• Starting pay is determined by experience and location.
• Health benefits (medical, vision, dental), wellness benefits, 401(k), life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave may be available, subject to eligibility.
• Paid time off and holiday pay vary by job level, location, classification, and years of service.
• AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

Job Info

Job Identification: 14778

Job Category: Stores

Posting Date: 2025-06-24

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: Fort Worth, TX, United States

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