AE - Selling Team Leader; Assistant Manager

Job Description

As the full‑time Selling Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go‑to" in 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 consistently provide an unforgettable guest experience. Through your leadership, your team always nails their sales goals, rocks merchandising brand standards and delivers operational excellence.

Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

• Have a passion for driving sales: as a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you're an expert at driving sales by maximizing fitting room and sales floor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class guest experience. You contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You're the Store Team Leader's right hand in developing short‑ and long‑term business plans to drive key KPIs.
• People leader: motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values. You're a role‑model leader and hold your team accountable to AEO's customer service standards, especially on the sales floor and in the fitting room.
• Talent and training: recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs. Train and develop your team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service.
• Teamwork: provide ongoing performance feedback through real‑time coaching. Make touch‑bases, development plans, and performance reviews a priority and drive associate engagement by celebrating team performance.
• Operational innovator: execute and innovate daily operational procedures, support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store, and ensure the fitting rooms are always guest‑ready and meet AEO brand standards.
• Integrity: maintain store safety standards, commit to asset protection, adhere to AEO policies and procedures, and always do the right thing.

• Love AE and Aerie products.
• Experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Ability to multitask, attention to detail, priority‑setting and time management.
• Understanding of employment law.
• Business acumen.
• Flexible availability to work during guest shopping hours.

• Work with real people and a supportive family environment.
• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• 40% off product at AE & Aerie year‑round (plus seasonal discounts).
• Participation in store contests for free merchandise and exclusive prizes.

• Actual starting pay depends on 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.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level, type, location, employment classification, and years of service. For additional information, please .
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives may be provided at AEO's 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 based on protected characteristics and requires reasonable accommodation of religion and disability. This applies to all AEO activities including recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge.

Job
Job Category:
Stores
Posting Date: 2026‑05‑04T16:42:59+00:00

Job Schedule:

Full time
Locations:
Sevierville, TN, United States