Entry Level Sales Leader Jobs
New grad sales leader jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to motivate a team can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Food & Beverage, and Insurance, with employers like American Eagle Outfitters, Target, and PepsiCo hiring at this level now.
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- 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.
- 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.
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Entry Level Sales Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sales leader job?
Employers hiring entry level sales leaders look for candidates who have led even small teams, whether through internships, campus organizations, or volunteer roles. Highlight any experience coaching peers, hitting targets, or running a sales process from start to close. A clear understanding of pipeline management and a willingness to learn coaching techniques gives candidates a genuine edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level sales leaders?
Companies hiring entry level sales leaders right now include American Eagle Outfitters, Target, and PepsiCo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers a wide range of employers, from regional retailers and insurance agencies to fast-growing tech firms that build their sales leadership bench by promoting from within.
Are there remote entry level sales leader jobs?
Yes, though most entry level sales leader roles are still on-site or hybrid given the hands-on coaching involved. About 2% of entry level sales leader openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated largely in SaaS, insurance, and inside-sales environments where team management happens over digital tools.
Are these new grad sales leader jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little or no formal management experience. A new grad friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, and may accept strong internship performance, a campus leadership role, or a portfolio of sales results in place of a traditional work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level sales leaders?
Entry Level sales leader roles concentrate in Retail, Food & Beverage, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to run high-volume sales teams with structured onboarding programs, making them natural entry points for candidates who are ready to lead but are still building their management experience.