Aerie - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AEO; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO is seeking a full-time Selling Team Leader to drive sales and lead the store team in achieving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be passionate about retail, possess previous management experience, and be committed to fostering team engagement and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join us and become part of a dynamic family that values integrity and teamwork.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products year-round

Seasonal discounts

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in contests for merchandise and prizes

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management is essential.
• Strong skills in multitasking and team leadership required.
• Understanding of employment law and business principles needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by enhancing Salesfloor productivity and guest experience.
• Lead and develop your team, ensuring adherence to customer service standards.
• Support daily operations and maintain visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Team leadership

Business acumen

Education

Previous retail management experience

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Selling Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" person 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 meets their sales goals, maintains merchandising brand standards, and delivers operational excellence! Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving sales: As a key Leader on Duty (LOD), you excel at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through an exceptional guest experience. You analyze reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions and assist the Store Team Leader in developing business plans to achieve key KPIs.
• People leadership: You motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values, serving as a role model and holding your team accountable to uphold AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent development: You prioritize recruiting and hiring strong talent to ensure adequate staffing. You are committed to training and developing your team to deliver outstanding service and achieve their potential.
• Teamwork and engagement: You believe that teamwork makes the dream work. You provide ongoing performance feedback, conduct team touch bases, development plans, and performance reviews. You celebrate your team's successes to foster engagement and motivation.
• Operational innovation: You support daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards, and ensure Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity: You uphold store safety standards, asset protection policies, and adhere to all company policies and procedures, doing the right thing always.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have previous retail management experience—practice makes perfect!
• You excel at multitasking, attention to detail, and time management.
• You know how to lead and develop teams and understand employment law.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to work when guests shop.

WHY OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO

• They work with genuine people — our #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career growth.
• 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round, plus seasonal discounts.
• Participation in contests with chances to win free merchandise and prizes.