Aerie - 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 have a passion for driving killer sales results. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

• You are an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Sales floor productivity, building guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class, in‑store guest experience, and supporting Store Leadership to maximize business opportunities and KPI results.
• You motivate and inspire the team through AEO’s core values, model AEO’s service standards, and hold associates accountable on the Sales floor and in the Fitting Room.
• You recruit and hire strong talent, staff the store to meet business needs, and train and develop associates to maintain outstanding service and a Guest First culture.
• You set clear, attainable goals for Sales and Stock Associates, provide ongoing performance feedback, coach in real time, and celebrate outstanding performance.
• You innovate daily visual and operational procedures, manage shipment processing, merchandising moves, and visual standards, and ensure Fitting Rooms are guest‑ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
• You 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 teams in a retail management role.
• You can multi‑task, pay attention to detail, and prioritize effectively.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability, working when guests shop.

• Work with REAL people and build a strong #AEOFamily.
• Receive opportunities for development, skill growth, and career advancement.
• Receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round, plus additional seasonal discounts.
• Participate in store contests for the chance to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

• Actual starting pay is determined by experience, location, and other factors.
• Eligibility may include 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.
• Paid Time Off, sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level, type, location, classification, and years of service.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

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.