Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters • Edmonton, AB

1d • Onsite

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

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You've led teams in a retail management role previously.
• You can multi-task and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.
• You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law.
• Business acumen?
• You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs.
• Train and develop your team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service to the best of their abilities.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
• Make team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews a priority.
• 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.
• Ensure store safety standards are maintained.
• Commit to Asset Protection standards.
• Adhere to AEO's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Opportunities for development
• Chance to learn new skills
• Great potential for career advancement
• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
• Participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed