AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

YOUR ROLEAs 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.Your ResponsibilitiesYou have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD, you maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, build guest loyalty through a best-in-class in-store experience, and support Store Leadership to maximize business opportunities and drive KPI results.You're a people leader: You motivate, inspire and hold the team accountable to AEO's service standards on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.You recruit and hire strong talent, ensuring the store is always staffed to meet business needs and you train and develop associates to uphold a Guest First culture.You drive teamwork: You set clear, attainable goals, provide real-time coaching and celebrate outstanding performance to boost engagement.You innovate in visual and operational procedures: You execute shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards, keeping Fitting Rooms ready and rockin' AEO Brand Standards.Integrity: You maintain store safety and asset protection standards, adhere to AEO policies, and consistently do the right thing.You'd Be Great For This Role IfYou love AE and Aerie products.You've led retail teams in a management role.You multi-task, pay attention to detail, and excel at priority-setting and time-management.You possess business acumen.You have flexible availability that aligns with guest traffic.About UsAmerican Eagle is a leading jean and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. Rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community, our collections empower customers to celebrate self-expression. We innovate with sustainable fabrics and broaden leadership.Equal Opportunity StatementAEO 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 based on a wide range of protected characteristics and applies to all hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other employment activities. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.Pay/Benefits InformationPay is based on experience, location, and other factors.Eligible associates may receive health care benefits, wellness benefits, a 401(k) plan, life and disability insurance, an employee stock purchase program, paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay vary by role, location, and years of service.Discretionary bonuses and other incentives may be offered at AEO's discretion.Job InformationJob Identification 24796Job Category: StoresPosting Date: 2026-04-27T16:59:57+00:00Job Schedule: Full timeLocation: Lexington, KY, United StatesJ-18808-Ljbffr