AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

Overview 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. You represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day. 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. You represent our company values and bring your real self to work every day. Responsibilities You have a passion for merchandising: You support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards. Floorsets are your focus: You 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 wardrobers. Merchandising innovator: You ensure your store stays in tip-top shape by owning day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment. You have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and are always ready to game plan with leadership and take action. Teamwork mentality: You 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. People focus: You ensure the merchandising team\'s top priority is the guest experience. You champion a culture of recognition and celebrate wins with the team. Integrity and safety: You ensure store safety standards are maintained on the sales floor and in the stockroom. You are committed to shrink-reducing strategies and you adhere to AEO policies and procedures. You\'d Be Great For This Role If You love AE and Aerie products. You have strong organization, attention to detail, priority-setting and time management. You have flexible availability to support 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 and are part of a friendly AEO family. Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential for career advancement. 40% off product at AE and Aerie year-round, with additional seasonal discounts during new Floorsets. Store contests with chances to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes. About Us American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, 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 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 is based on need; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For all other store jobs, applications are 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, and years of service. Job Info Job Identification 23351 Job Category: Stores Posting Date: 2026-02-04 Job Schedule: Part time Locations: Vienna, WV, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr American Eagle Outfitters Inc.