AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle • Wichita Falls, TX

88d

About The Position

As the full-time Merchandising Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's 'go-to' in developing and implementing the Merchandising strategy for the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team into great merchants delivering AEO brand Visual standards every day. Through your leadership, your team always nails floorset execution, and rocks merchandising and marketing brand standards. You ensure the store is always 'guest ready' through effective replenishment. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail management role.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.
• Strong priority-setting and time management skills.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• General understanding of employment law.
• Strong business acumen.
• Flexible availability to work when the guest shops.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
• Contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions.
• Develop short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
• Coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.
• Lead day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment.
• Identify merchandising opportunities and create action plans.
• Motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values.
• Hold your team accountable to AEO's customer service standards.
• Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs.
• Train and develop your team to provide outstanding service.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
• Prioritize team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews.
• Drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's outstanding performance.
• Execute and innovate daily operational procedures.
• Support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store.
• Ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
• Maintain store safety standards and adhere to Asset Protection standards.

Benefits

• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round.
• Additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets.
• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• Participation in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees