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 Support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards. Drive killer 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 wardrobers. Own day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment. Have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and always ready to game plan with leadership and take action. Support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments and replenishment so your store is always looking #fresh. Champion customer experience and a culture of recognition, celebrating wins with the team. Maintain store safety standards on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom, commit to shrink‑reducing strategies, and adhere to AEO policies and procedures. YOU\'RE A GREAT FIT IF You love AE and Aerie products! You love organization, have attention to detail and strong priority‑setting and time‑management. You have flexible availability - early mornings, late evenings and weekends. You have strong retail merchandising and visual skills and a history of retail work. OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE They work with REAL people - there\'s nothing like your #AEOFamily. They receive opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential for career advancement. They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!). They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes. ABOUT US Built on a platform of power, positivity and no photo retouching - inspiring people to love their real selves. Aerie is a fast‑growing lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections. With the #AerieREAL™ movement, we celebrate our community by advocating for body positivity and the empowerment of all women. As part of our Real Good promise, we create swimsuits, bras, and underwear with materials made from recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric or sustainably sourced cotton. 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. For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring will be based on need, however, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For all other store jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume. PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location. Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may be eligible to receive 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 and type, job location, employment classification (part‑time or full‑time / exempt or non‑exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE. JOB INFO Job Identification: 24386 Job Category: Stores Posting Date: 2026‑03‑31T16:07:50+00:00 Job Schedule: Part time Locations: Danbury, CT, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr American Eagle Outfitters Inc.