AE - Associate Selling Team Leader (Associate Manager)
About the role
As the full-time Associate 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. American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style since 1977, rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity, and inspired by community.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales as a key Leader on Duty (LOD) by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
- Contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions.
- Partner with the Store Team Leader to develop short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
- Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values; serve as a role-model leader and hold the team accountable to customer service standards on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
- Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs.
- Train and develop the team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service.
- Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching; conduct team touch bases, development plans, and performance reviews; drive associate engagement by celebrating outstanding performance.
- Execute and innovate daily operational procedures; support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone; ensure Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
- Maintain store safety standards; uphold Asset Protection standards; adhere to AEO's policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Love for AE and Aerie products.
- Previous retail management experience leading teams.
- Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail, priority-setting, and time management skills.
- Ability to lead and develop teams with a general understanding of employment law.
- Business acumen.
- Flexible availability to work when the guest shops.
Benefits
- Work with REAL people — #AEOFamily culture.
- Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
- 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets).
- Store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
- Health care benefits (medical, vision, dental) subject to eligibility.
- Wellness benefits.
- 401(k) retirement benefits.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave (vary by job level, type, location, classification, and years of service).
- Discretionary bonuses and other incentives at company discretion.
Pay
Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
Schedule
Full-time.
Location
North Charleston, SC, United States.
Job ID: 34653 | Category: Stores | Posted: 2026-10-20