Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

About the 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.

Built on a platform of power, positivity and no photo retouching — inspiring people to love their real selves. Aerie is a fast-growing lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. With the #AerieREAL™ movement, we celebrate our community by advocating for body positivity and the empowerment of all women. As part of our Real Good promise, we create swimsuits, bras, and underwear with materials made from recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric or sustainably sourced cotton.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class, in-store guest experience.
• Support Store Leadership in maximizing business opportunities to drive KPI results.
• Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values; serve as a role-model leader and hold associates accountable to service standards, especially 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 associates to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.
• Challenge Sales and Stock Associates with clear, attainable goals and provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
• Motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating outstanding performance.
• Execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards.
• Ensure Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
• Maintain store safety standards, commit to Asset Protection standards, adhere to AEO's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Love AE and Aerie products.
• Previous retail management experience leading teams.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail; strong priority-setting and time management skills.
• Business acumen.
• Flexible availability to work when the guest shops.

Benefits

• Work with REAL people — #AEOFamily culture.
• Opportunities for development, chance to learn new skills, and potential for career advancement.
• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets).
• Participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
• Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental) subject to eligibility requirements.
• 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 at company discretion.

Pay

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location. 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.

Schedule

Full time

Location

Nags Head, NC, United States

Job ID: 34615 | Category: Stores | Posted: 2026-10-19