Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

AEO; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO is seeking a full-time Sales Leader to empower our Store Leadership Team. This role includes driving sales, motivating associates, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic retail environment, embodying AEO's core values while fostering a culture focused on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products year-round

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in contests for free merchandise

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience is required.
• Flexibility to work when guests shop is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and enhance guest experience as LOD.
• Recruit, train, and motivate associates for excellence.
• Innovate and improve operational procedures to meet brand standards.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Business acumen

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by leading strong Leader on Duty (LOD) shifts and ensuring an excellent guest experience. You manage daily store operations as needed, train and motivate associates, and drive sales results. Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive sales with passion: As a key LOD, maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, build guest loyalty through outstanding in-store experiences, and support Store Leadership in achieving KPI results.
• Lead people: Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values, serve as a role model, and hold associates accountable to service standards on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent development: Recruit and hire strong talent, train and develop associates to provide excellent service, and uphold a Guest First culture.
• Promote teamwork: Set clear, attainable goals, provide ongoing feedback, motivate, and celebrate performance to foster engagement.
• Innovate operational procedures: Execute and improve visual and operational standards, including shipment processing, merchandising, and maintaining guest-ready Fitting Rooms that meet AEO Brand Standards.
• Maintain integrity: Ensure store safety, adhere to Asset Protection standards, follow policies and procedures, 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—practice makes perfect!
• You excel at multitasking, attention to detail, priority-setting, 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.
• They have opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career growth.
• They receive 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round, plus seasonal discounts.
• They participate in contests with chances to win free merchandise and prizes.