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 maximize Fitting Room and Sales floor productivity and build guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class, in‑store experience. You support Store Leadership to achieve KPI results.
• People leader:
  You motivate and inspire the team through AEO’s core values, hold associates accountable to service standards on the Sales floor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent & training:
  You recruit, hire and train strong talent to ensure the store is staffed to meet business needs, developing associates to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.
• Teamwork:
  You challenge Sales and Stock Associates with clear goals and provide ongoing performance feedback through coaching, celebrating outstanding performance.
• Visual & operational innovator:
  You execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing and merchandising, ensuring Fitting Rooms are guest‑ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity:
  You maintain safety standards, protect assets, and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have led retail management teams before.
• You can multitask and have strong attention to detail, prioritizing time effectively.
• You have business acumen.
• You have flexible availability and can work when guests shop.

• They work with real people—a true AEO family.
• They receive opportunities for development and career advancement.
• They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts).
• They participate in store contests to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

• Actual starting pay is determined by factors such as experience and location.
• Eligible associates may receive health care benefits, wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, an 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 and type, job location, employment classification, and years of service. For additional information, see the link.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

Job Identification: 29628
Job Category:
Stores
Posting Date: T17:52:51+00:00

Job Schedule:

Full time
Locations:
Pleasanton, CA, United States

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.