Retail Sales Leader — Inspire Teams, Boost Results

AEO; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% employee discount (AE & Aerie)

Store contests and exclusive prizes

Job summary

AEO Deer Park is seeking a full-time Sales Leader to support the Store Leadership Team as a Leader on Duty, delivering a best-in-class guest experience and driving sales results at the store level.

You will train, motivate and celebrate associates, recruit and coach talent, and ensure adherence to Brand Standards, safety and asset protection. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and guest-first culture with flexible scheduling to align with guest shopping times.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and driving KPI results.
• Ability to recruit, train and coach associates to deliver guest-first service.
• Flexible availability to meet guest shopping patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead as LOD to drive sales and maximize store productivity and guest loyalty.
• Motivate and develop associates, holding them to AEO service standards.
• Recruit, hire and train strong talent to meet business needs and staffing levels.
• Provide ongoing coaching with real-time feedback to drive performance and engagement.

Skills

Sales leadership

People management

Multitasking

Business acumen

Job description

AEO Deer Park is seeking a full-time Sales Leader to support the Store Leadership Team as a Leader on Duty, delivering a best-in-class guest experience and driving sales results at the store level.

You will train, motivate and celebrate associates, recruit and coach talent, and ensure adherence to Brand Standards, safety and asset protection. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and guest-first culture with flexible scheduling to align with guest shopping times.