Aerie - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AEO

Central Valley (NY)

On-site

USD 35,748 - 55,861

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

40% employee discount at AE & Aerie

Opportunities for career advancement

Participation in store contests for prizes

Job summary

A leading retail company located in Central Valley, NY, is seeking a full-time Selling Team Leader. You will be pivotal in driving sales, leading your team, and ensuring guests have an exceptional experience. The ideal candidate has prior retail management experience and a knack for training and developing talent. Known for our values and a commitment to diverse products, we offer a competitive pay range and team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

Experience in retail management, preferably in a leadership role.
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
Knowledge of employment law is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive sales and enhance guest experience as Leader on Duty.
Motivate team and uphold AEO's customer service standards.
Recruit and train staff to meet business needs.
Provide performance feedback and coaching to team members.
Maintain operational standards and store safety.

Skills

Sales drive

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Training and development

Business acumen

Job description

Central Valley, NY, United States

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Job Description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Selling Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go‑to" in developing and implementing the business strategy and leading the daily operations of the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team into high‑performing sellers who consistently provide an unforgettable guest experience. Through your leadership, your team always nails their sales goals, rocks merchandising brand standards and delivers operational excellence! 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're an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class guest experience. You contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You're the Store Team Leader's right hand in developing short and long‑term business plans to drive key KPIs.
You're a people leader You're all about motivating and inspiring your team through AEO's core values. You're a role‑model leader and you always hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
You've got 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 your team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service to the best of their abilities.
You know that teamwork makes the dream work You know that building a great team requires you to consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real‑time coaching. You make team touch bases, development plans, and performance reviews a priority and you drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's outstanding performance - #winning!
You're an operational innovator You're a natural at executing and innovating daily operational procedures, you support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store, and most importantly, 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're committed to Asset Protection standards, you always 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've led teams in a retail management role previously - #practicemakesperfect!
You can multi‑task and have attention to detail; priority‑setting and time management are your strong suits.
You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law.
Business acumen? You've got it!
You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE

They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
They're given opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and are offered great potential for career advancement.
They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

About Us

Built on a platform of power, positivity and no photo retouching - inspiring people to love their real selves. Aerie is a fast‑growing lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. With the #AerieREAL™ movement, we celebrate our community by advocating for body positivity and the empowerment of all women. As part of our Real Good promise, we create swimsuits, bras, and underwear with materials made from recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric or sustainably sourced cotton.

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.

For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring will be based on need, however, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For all other store jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

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 clickHERE .
AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

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