Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

Your Role As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store is always rocking AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates; plus, you ensure the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, you are passionate about visual standards, and you love working with your team to #getthejobdone. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day. Your Responsibilities Passion for merchandising: Support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring the store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards. Floorsets execution: Drive floorset execution by training and coaching the floorset team, setting clear productivity goals, and ensuring all areas of the store are effectively executed to Floorset standards – from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobe. Mergandising innovator: Own day to day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments and replenishment; identify merchandising opportunities and coordinate with leadership to act. Teamwork mentality: Support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments and replenishment so the store is always looking fresh. People person: Champion a culture of recognition and celebrate wins with the team; keep the merchandising team's #1 priority the guest experience. Integrity: Maintain store safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom; commit to shrink‑reducing strategies and always adhere to AEO policies and procedures. Qualifications Love AE and Aerie products. Strong organization, attention to detail, priority‑setting and time‑management skills. Flexible availability: early mornings, late evenings, weekends. Strong retail merchandising and visual skills with a history of retail work. Benefits Work with real people – a supportive AEO family. Opportunities for development, learning new skills and potential career advancement. 40% off product at AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new floorsets). Participation in store contests for chances to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes. Pay & Benefits Information Actual starting pay determined by experience, location and other factors. Eligible for paid sick leave and AEO may provide REAL rewards at its discretion. Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level, job type, location, employment classification, and years of service. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr