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Santa Monica Full-time Mid-level Sales Leadership
At a glance
Mid-level Sales Leadership role at AEO. Santa Monica · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $107,500–$183,441 across the United States.
Estimated pay
AEO has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$107,500 – $183,441
What the middle half of mid-level sales leadership roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 511 postings that stated pay, median $136,000. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.
RoleSales Leadership
SeniorityMid-level
LocationSanta Monica
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Lead on-duty shifts, improving fitting-room and salesfloor productivity while building guest loyalty through service
- Help store leaders pursue business opportunities and strengthen KPI results
- Hire, train and coach associates, set clear goals, give ongoing feedback and recognize strong performance
- Carry out shipment processing, merchandising changes and visual standards while keeping fitting rooms guest-ready
- Maintain store safety and asset-protection practices, following company procedures
What you bring
- You have previously led teams in a retail management position
- You can balance competing tasks, set priorities and manage your time with care
- You bring business judgment and can work a flexible schedule aligned with guest shopping hours
Who this fits
This role suits a retail team leader who enjoys developing associates and driving store sales. It is a full-time position based in Santa Monica.
From the employer
YOUR 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.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you're an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class, in-store guest experience. You support Store Leadership in doing what it takes to maximize business opportunities to drive KPI results.
- You're a people leader: You're all about motivating and inspiring the team through AEO's core values. You're a role-model leader and you always hold associates accountable to rocking AEO's service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
- You've got an eye for talent and a love of 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 associates to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service and represent a Guest First culture.
- You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You challenge Sales and Stock Associates with clear, attainable goals and consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You motivate associates and drive engagement by celebrating outstanding performance - #winning!
- You're a visual & operational innovator: You're a natural at executing and innovating daily visual and operational procedures including shipment processing, merchandising moves and visual standards. Most importantly, you ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
- Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained, you're committed to Asset Protection standards, you always adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and you do the right thing - always.
- You love AE and Aerie products!
- You've led teams in a retail management role previously - #practicemakesperfect!
- You can multi-task and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.
- Business acumen? You've got it!
- You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!
- They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
- They're 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.