Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters • Glendale, AZ

7d

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 brand 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 REAL self to work every day.

As a key Leader on Duty, you help drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a strong guest experience. You analyze reporting and daily trends, contribute to store financial success, and partner with the Store Team Leader on short- and long-term plans to drive key KPIs. You lead day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, replenishment, operational procedures, and visual standards throughout the store.

You motivate, recruit, hire, train, and develop associates; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback; and prioritize team touchbases, development plans, performance reviews, and engagement. You help maintain store safety and Asset Protection standards and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

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

• Love of AE and Aerie products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the store merchandising strategy in partnership with the Store Team Leader.
• Train and coach the team to deliver AEO brand visual standards and execute floorsets, merchandising, and marketing standards.
• Keep the store guest-ready through replenishment, sell-through adjustments, and day-to-day merchandising.
• Serve as a Leader on Duty and drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty.
• Analyze reports and daily trends to make strategic business decisions and contribute to store financial success.
• Support the Store Team Leader in developing short- and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
• Motivate and inspire the team, model leadership, and hold associates accountable to customer service standards.
• Recruit and hire talent to ensure staffing meets business needs.
• Train and develop associates and provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching.
• Prioritize team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews, and promote associate engagement by celebrating performance.
• Execute and improve daily operational procedures and maintain visual standards throughout store zones.
• Ensure Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and meet AEO Brand Standards.
• Maintain store safety and Asset Protection standards and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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