AE - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

Your Role 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. Your Responsibilities 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. People leader: You motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values. You are a role‑model leader and you always hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room. Talent & training: You make it a top priority to recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs. You take pride in training and developing your team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service to the best of their abilities. Teamwork: You build a great team by consistently providing ongoing performance feedback through real‑time coaching. You make team touch‑bases, development plans, and performance reviews a priority and you drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's outstanding performance. Operational innovator: You execute and innovate daily operational procedures, support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest‑ready and meet AEO Brand Standards. Integrity: You ensure store safety standards are maintained, you are committed to Asset Protection standards, you always adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and you do the right thing—all. You'd Be Great For This Role If You love AE and Aerie products! You have led teams in a retail management role previously. You can multi‑task and have attention to detail; priority‑setting and time management are your strong suits. You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law. Business acumen? You've got it! You have flexible availability—you are available to work when the guest shops! Our Associates Love Aeo Because They work with REAL people—there's nothing like your #AEOFamily. They are given opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and are offered great potential for career advancement. They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!). They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other 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. 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 (part‑time or full‑time / exempt or non‑exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE. AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion. Job Information Job Identification: 24587 Job Category: Stores Posting Date: 2026-04-14T12:55:48+00:00 Job Schedule: Full time Locations: Asheville, NC, United States Equal Employment Opportunity AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's 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. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr