Aerie - Associate Selling Team Leader (Associate Manager)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
• Analyze reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions.
• Develop short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
• Motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values.
• 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 to the best of their abilities.
• Execute and innovate daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards throughout every zone in the store, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
• Ensure store safety standards are maintained, adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and do the right thing - always.

Requirements

You have a passion for driving sales, leading teams, and developing high-performing sellers. You must have previous experience leading teams in a retail management role and possess business acumen. You should have flexible availability and be able to work when guests shop.

Qualifications

• Love AE and Aerie products.
• Experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Multi-tasking and attention to detail skills.
• Understanding of employment law.
• Business acumen.
• Flexible availability.

Skills

• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Customer service standards.
• Operational innovation and execution.
• Integrity and adherence to AEO policies.

Benefits

• Health care benefits (medical, vision, and dental).
• Wellness benefits.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick leave.
• Parental leave and benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives.

Pay

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location. Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits, wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, 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 (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.

Job Info

Job Identification: 24301
Job Category: Stores
Posting Date: March 27, 2026
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Shreveport, LA, United States