Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters • Bluffton, SC

3d

About The Position

The full-time Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) is the Store Team Leader’s go-to partner for developing and implementing the store’s merchandising strategy. The role trains and coaches the team to deliver AEO visual standards, execute floorsets, maintain merchandising and marketing standards, and keep the store guest-ready through effective replenishment. The team leader represents company values and leads by example.

As a key Leader on Duty, this role helps drive sales and guest loyalty by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and delivering a strong guest experience. It contributes to store financial results by reviewing reports and daily trends, making strategic business decisions, and partnering with the Store Team Leader on short- and long-term plans to drive key KPIs.

The role leads day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment; recruits and develops associates; and supports engagement through coaching, feedback, team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews. It also supports daily operations, maintains visual standards and guest-ready Fitting Rooms, and upholds store safety, Asset Protection standards, and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail, prioritization, 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

• Develop and implement the store’s merchandising strategy in partnership with the Store Team Leader.
• Train and coach the team to meet AEO visual, merchandising, marketing, and customer service standards.
• Lead floorset execution, day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment.
• Keep the store and Fitting Rooms guest-ready and maintain visual standards throughout every zone.
• Serve as a key Leader on Duty and drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty.
• Analyze reporting and daily trends to inform strategic business decisions and contribute to store financial success.
• Partner with the Store Team Leader to develop short- and long-term business plans that drive key KPIs.
• Recruit and hire talent to staff the store according to business needs.
• Develop and motivate associates through training, real-time coaching, ongoing performance feedback, team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews.
• Drive associate engagement by recognizing and celebrating team performance.
• Execute and improve daily operational procedures.
• Maintain store safety standards, follow Asset Protection standards, and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 40% year-round product discount at AE and Aerie, plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets.
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement.
• Store contests offering chances to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

What This Job Offers

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