AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

As the full-time Merchandising Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader’s go-to person for developing and implementing the store’s merchandising strategy. You train and coach your team to deliver AEO visual standards, execute floorsets, maintain merchandising and marketing standards, and keep the store guest-ready through effective replenishment. You also represent the company’s values and bring your authentic self to work.

This leadership role combines sales and business performance with merchandising, team development, guest experience, and store operations. As a key Leader on Duty, you help drive sales and guest loyalty, contribute to the store’s financial success, and partner with the Store Team Leader on business plans and key performance indicators. You lead daily merchandising and operational execution while upholding safety, asset protection, and company policies.

Requirements

• Previous experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Ability to multitask and strong attention to detail, priority-setting, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• General understanding of employment law.
• Business acumen.
• Flexible availability to work when guests shop.

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 strong guest experience.
• Analyze reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions and contribute to the store’s financial success.
• Partner with the Store Team Leader on short- and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
• Coach the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience and maintain AEO Brand Standards.
• Lead day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, replenishment, and floorset execution.
• Identify merchandising opportunities and develop plans to address them.
• Motivate and inspire the team through AEO’s core values, and hold associates accountable to customer service standards.
• Recruit and hire talent to staff the store for business needs.
• Train and develop the team to provide outstanding service.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching; prioritize team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews; and celebrate team performance to drive engagement.
• Execute and improve daily operational procedures, support visual standards throughout store zones, and keep Fitting Rooms guest-ready.
• Maintain store safety standards, follow Asset Protection standards, and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets.
• Store contests with opportunities to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
• Development opportunities, opportunities to learn new skills, and potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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