AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

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.

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.
• Motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values.
• Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
• Execute and innovate daily operational procedures.
• Maintain visual standards throughout every zone in the store.
• Ensure store safety standards are maintained and adhere to AEO's policies and procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.

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.