Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Merchandise Leader supports the Merchandising Team Leader in maintaining AEO Brand Visual Standards and delivering an outstanding guest experience. The role focuses on executing Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates, day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment so the store remains guest-ready. The Merchandise Leader trains and coaches the Floorset team, sets productivity goals, helps maintain a culture of teamwork and recognition, and ensures store safety and adherence to AEO policies and procedures. Aerie is a lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. Its #AerieREAL movement promotes body positivity and empowerment. As part of its Real Good promise, Aerie makes products using materials such as recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric, or sustainably sourced cotton.
Requirements
- Strong retail merchandising and visual skills.
- A history of retail work.
- Attention to detail, organization, priority-setting, and time-management skills.
- Flexible availability to move product early in the morning, late in the evening, and on weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in AE and Aerie products.
Responsibilities
- Support the Merchandising Team Leader in delivering an outstanding guest experience and ensuring the store represents AEO Brand Standards.
- Train and coach the Floorset team, set clear productivity goals, and ensure all store areas meet Floorset standards, including uppers, bustforms, tables, and wardrobers.
- Own day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment; identify merchandising opportunities and coordinate plans with leadership.
- Support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment.
- Keep the guest experience the merchandising team's top priority; champion recognition and celebrate team wins.
- Maintain store safety standards on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom, use shrink-reducing strategies, and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 40% year-round discount on AE and Aerie products, with additional seasonal discounts associated with new Floorsets.
- Store contests offering the chance to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
- Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may be eligible for paid sick leave and discretionary REAL rewards.
- Paid Time Off and holiday pay may be available; details vary by job level and type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
