AE - Associate Selling Team Leader; Associate Manager

Job Description

As the full‑time Associate Selling Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's “go‑to” for 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 deliver an unforgettable guest experience. Through your leadership, your team achieves sales goals, upholds merchandising and brand standards, and delivers operational excellence while representing our company values and bringing their real selves to work every day.

• You have a passion for driving sales: as a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Sales floor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class guest experience. You analyze reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions and support short‑ and long‑term business plans to drive key KPIs.
• You’re a people leader: you motivate and inspire your team through AEO’s core values, model leadership, and hold the team accountable for customer service standards on the Sales floor and in the Fitting Room.
• You have an eye for talent and love training: you recruit and hire strong talent, ensuring the store is staffed to meet business needs, and develop the team to deliver outstanding service.
• You know teamwork makes the dream work: you provide ongoing performance feedback through real‑time coaching, development plans, and performance reviews, and drive associate engagement by celebrating the team’s outstanding performance.
• You’re an operational innovator: you execute and innovate daily procedures, maintain visual standards in every zone, and keep the Fitting Rooms ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity is your middle name: you maintain safety and asset‑protection standards, adhere to AEO’s policies and procedures, and always do the right thing.

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have led teams in a retail management role.
• You can multi‑task, pay attention to detail, and prioritize and manage time effectively.
• You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law.
• You have strong business acumen.
• You have flexible availability and can work when guests shop.

• Associates receive opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
• Associates receive 40% off products at both AE & Aerie year‑round, plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets.
• They can participate in store contests to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
• Actual starting pay is determined by experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility, associates may receive health care benefits (medical, vision, 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, type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies 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.

Job Identification: 24904
Job Category:
Stores
Posting Date:

Job Schedule:

Full time

Location:

Commerce, GA, United States