AE - Sales Leader

YOUR ROLE

As the full‑time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong LOD (Leader on Duty) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You hold down the daily operations of the store as needed. You train, motivate and celebrate associates and you have a passion for driving killer sales results. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

• Passion for driving sales:
  As a key LOD, you're an expert at maximizing Fitting Room and Sales floor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class, in‑store guest experience. You support Store Leadership in maximizing business opportunities to drive KPI results.
• People leader:
  Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values. Model leadership and hold associates accountable to rocking AEO's service standards, especially on the Sales floor and in the Fitting Room.
• Eye for talent and love of training:
  Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure adequate staffing. Train and develop associates to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest‑First culture.
• Teamwork:
  Challenge Sales and Stock Associates with clear, attainable goals and consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real‑time coaching. Motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating outstanding performance.
• Visual &operational innovator:
  Execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards. Ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest‑ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity:
  Maintain store safety standards, commit to Asset Protection standards, adhere to AEO policies and procedures, and do the right thing.

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You've led teams in a retail management role previously.
• You can multi‑task and have attention to detail; priority‑setting and time‑management are your strong suits.
• Business acumen? You have it!
• You have flexible availability – you're available to work when the guest shops!

• They work with REAL people – there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
• Receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!).
• Participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go‑to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self‑expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics.

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.

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