AE - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

Overview As the full-time 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. Responsibilities You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you are an expert at driving sales by maximizing fitting room and salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. You contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You are the Store Team Leader’s right hand in developing short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs. You are a people leader: You motivate and inspire your team through AEO’s core values. You are a role-model leader and you hold your team accountable to meeting AEO’s customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room. You have an eye for talent and a love of training: You recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is staffed to meet business needs. You train and develop your team to provide outstanding service to the best of their abilities. You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching, conduct team touch bases, development plans, and performance reviews, and drive associate engagement by celebrating outstanding performance. You are an operational innovator: You execute and improve daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards throughout every zone, and ensure the fitting rooms are guest-ready and aligned with brand standards. Integrity is your guide: You maintain store safety standards, adhere to asset protection standards, follow AEO policies and procedures, and do the right thing—always. You’d Be Great For This Role If You love AE and Aerie products You’ve led teams in a retail management role previously You can multi-task with strong attention to detail; you excel at priority-setting and time management You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law You have business acumen You have flexible availability to work when guests shop Our Associates Love AEO Because They work with REAL people and value the #AEOFamily They have opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential for career advancement They receive 40% off product at AE & Aerie year-round (plus seasonal discounts with new Floorsets) They can participate in store contests for chances to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes About Us American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring is based on need; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For all other store jobs, applications are accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable) but may be extended based on applicant volume. Pay/Benefits Information 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, and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE. AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr