Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters•City of Middletown, NY

About The Position

The Merchandise Leader supports the Merchandising Team Leader in maintaining AEO Brand Visual Standards and delivering a strong guest experience. The role focuses on executing Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates, daily merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment so the store remains guest-ready. The Merchandise Leader also helps train and coach the Floorset team, sets productivity goals, and works with store leadership to identify and act on merchandising opportunities. The role promotes teamwork, recognition, and a guest-first culture while ensuring safety standards are maintained on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom. The Merchandise Leader supports shrink-reduction strategies and follows AEO policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Flexible availability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
  • Strong retail merchandising and visual skills.
  • A history of retail work.
  • Organization, attention to detail, priority-setting, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Love for AE and Aerie products.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Merchandising Team Leader to deliver an outstanding guest experience and ensure the store represents AEO Brand Standards.
  • Train and coach the Floorset team, set clear productivity goals, and ensure Floorsets are executed to standard across all areas of the store.
  • Own day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment to keep the store in good condition.
  • Identify merchandising opportunities, plan with leadership, and take action.
  • Support the Merchandising Team Leader in helping the team maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment.
  • Keep the merchandising team's priority focused on the guest experience and foster recognition and celebration of team successes.
  • Maintain store safety standards on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom.
  • Support shrink-reducing strategies and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, with additional seasonal discounts associated with new Floorsets.
  • Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
  • Store contests offering the chance to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
  • Eligible associates may receive paid sick leave.
  • AEO may provide REAL rewards at its discretion.
  • Paid Time Off and holiday pay, which vary by job level and type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
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