Offline - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

About the role

You support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong LOD 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.

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 doing what it takes to maximize business opportunities to drive KPI results.
• Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values. Hold associates accountable to rocking AEO's 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 consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. Motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating outstanding performance - #winning!
• Execute and innovate daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. 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.

Qualifications

• Led teams in a retail management role previously.
• Multi-tasks and has attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are strong suits.
• Has business acumen.
• Flexible availability; available to work when the guest shops.

Benefits

• Health care benefits (including 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 at the discretion of AEO.

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 (including medical, vision, and dental); 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.

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Job Info

Job Identification: 26884
Job Category: Stores
Posting Date: 2026-05-26T13:57:38+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Westport, CT, United States