AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters • Winnipeg, MB

4d • 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

• Love AE and Aerie products!
• Previous experience leading teams in a retail management role.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.
• Strong priority-setting and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• General understanding of employment law.
• Business acumen.
• Flexible availability to work when the guest shops.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
• Contributing to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions.
• Developing short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
• Coaching the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.
• Leading day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment.
• Motivating and inspiring the team through AEO's core values.
• Holding the team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Recruiting and hiring strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs.
• Training and developing the team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service.
• Providing ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
• Making team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews a priority.
• Driving associate engagement by celebrating the team's outstanding performance.
• Executing and innovating daily operational procedures.
• Supporting the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store.
• Ensuring the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
• Ensuring store safety standards are maintained.
• Committing to Asset Protection standards.
• Adhering 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
• Additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets
• Participation 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