Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is seeking a full-time Sales Leader in Monterey, CA. This role involves driving sales, training associates, and ensuring a stellar guest experience. The Sales Leader will support the Store Leadership Team and maintain operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has retail management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering great customer service. Benefits include health care options, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Business acumen and flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing guest experience and productivity.
• Inspire and motivate associates through leadership.
• Recruit, hire, and develop strong retail talent.
• Execute visual and operational standards and procedures.
• Ensure store safety and compliance with policies.

Skills

Retail management experience

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

YOUR ROLE

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

Your Responsibilities

• You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you are an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class, in‑store guest experience. You support Store Leadership in doing what it takes to maximize business opportunities to drive KPI results.
• You're a people leader: You motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values. You are a role‑model leader and you always hold associates accountable to rocking AEO's service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• You have an eye for talent and a love of training: You make it a top priority to recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs. You take pride in training and developing associates to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.
• You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You challenge Sales and Stock Associates with clear, attainable goals and consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real‑time coaching. You motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating outstanding performance.
• You are a visual & operational innovator: You are a natural at executing and innovating daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. You ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest‑ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained, you are committed to Asset Protection standards, you adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and you do the right thing – always.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have led teams in a retail management role previously.
• You can multi‑task and have attention to detail; priority‑setting and time management are your strong suits.
• Business acumen – you have it!
• You have flexible availability and are available to work when the guest shops.

Pay & Benefits Information

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part‑time or full‑time / exempt or non‑exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

Job Information

• Job Identification: 27250
• Job Category: Stores
• Posting Date: 2026-06-15
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Location: Monterey, CA, United States

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity 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.