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, train, motivate and celebrate associates, and drive killer sales results while representing our company values and bringing your real self to work every day.

• Drive sales as a key LOD by maximizing fitting room and sales floor productivity and building guest loyalty through best‑in‑class in‑store experiences.
• Motivate and inspire the team around AEO’s core values, holding associates accountable to service standards on the sales floor and in the fitting room.
• Recruit, hire, and develop strong talent to keep the store adequately staffed and ensure partners continue to provide outstanding service in a Guest‑First culture.
• Set clear, attainable goals for sales and stock associates, provide ongoing performance feedback, and celebrate outstanding performance to foster engagement.
• Execute and innovate visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards, ensuring fitting rooms are always guest‑ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
• Maintain store safety and asset protection standards, adhere to AEO policies and procedures, and always do the right thing.

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have led retail teams in a management role.
• You can multitask with strong attention to detail, priority‐setting, and time management.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to work when guests shop.

• They work with real people and feel part of the #AEOFamily.
• They receive opportunities for development, new skill learning, and potential career advancement.
• They get 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round, plus additional seasonal discounts.
• They 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 inspire self‑expression and empower our customers to celebrate their uniqueness. We produce innovative, sustainable fabrics.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of 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 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.

• Actual starting pay is determined by relevant experience and location.
• Eligible 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.

Job Identification: 20800

Job Category:
Stores

Posting Date: T15:20:17+00:00

Job Schedule:

Full time

Locations:
Jackson, TN, United States

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development