AE - Sales Leader

Your Role

As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by leading Leader on Duty shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You manage daily store operations as needed, train, motivate and celebrate associates, and drive strong sales results. You represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

• You have a passion for driving sales: as a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you maximize Fitting Room and Sales floor productivity and build guest loyalty through an in-store guest experience. You help Store Leadership maximize business opportunities to drive KPI results.
• You are a people leader: you motivate and inspire the team through our core values, model leadership, and uphold service standards on the Sales floor and in the Fitting Room.
• You have an eye for talent and a love of training: you recruit and hire strong talent to ensure adequate staffing. You train and develop associates to deliver outstanding service and a Guest First culture.
• You know that teamwork makes the dream work: you set clear, attainable goals for Sales and Stock Associates and provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You celebrate outstanding performance to drive engagement.
• You are a visual and operational innovator: you execute and improve daily visual and operational procedures, including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. You ensure the fitting rooms are guest-ready and meet Brand Standards.
• You uphold integrity: you maintain store safety standards, adhere to Asset Protection standards, follow company policies and do the right thing every day.

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have retail management experience leading teams.
• You can multi-task with strong attention to detail, priority-setting and time management.
• You have business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to meet guest needs.

• They work with real people and are part of the AEO family.
• They have opportunities for development and career advancement.
• They receive 40% off AE and Aerie products year-round, with additional seasonal discounts.
• They can participate in store contests for the chance to win free merchandise and other prizes.

American Eagle is a leading jeans and apparel brand offering casual style embraced by generations since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, positivity, and community, with collections designed to inspire self-expression and empower customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We are committed to sustainable fabrics and continuous leadership in innovation.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state and local EEO laws. AEO prohibits discrimination in employment and provides reasonable accommodation for religion and disability where required by law. For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring may be based on need; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For other store roles, applications are accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable) and may be extended based on volume.

• Starting pay is determined by factors including relevant experience and location.
• Eligible associates may receive health care benefits, wellness benefits, 401(k), life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave where applicable.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay vary by role, location, classification, and years of service; more information is provided at hire.

Job Identification: 23258
Job Category:
Stores
Posting Date:

Job Schedule:

Full time
Locations:
Tuscaloosa, AL, United States