Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

Overview 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 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. Your Responsibilities You have a passion for driving sales: As a key Leader on Duty (LOD), you drive sales by maximizing fitting room and salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. You contribute to the store’s financial success by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You support the Store Team Leader in developing short- and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs. You are a merchandising innovator: You coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store represents AEO Brand Standards. You lead day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment. You identify merchandising opportunities and implement action plans. You are a people leader: You motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values. You model leadership and hold your team accountable to AEO customer service standards on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room. You have an eye for talent and a passion for training: You recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is staffed to meet business needs. You train and develop your team to provide outstanding service. You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You conduct team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews, and you drive associate engagement by celebrating performance. You are an operational innovator: You execute and improve daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards throughout every store zone, and keep the Fitting Rooms guest-ready and aligned with Brand Standards. Integrity is your guiding principle: You maintain store safety standards, comply with Asset Protection standards, adhere to company policies and procedures, and do the right thing. You'd Be Great For This Role If You love AE and Aerie products. You have led teams in a retail management role. You can multi-task with attention to detail; you excel at priority setting and time management. You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law. You have business acumen. You have flexible availability to meet guest needs. Our Associates Love Aeo Because They work with REAL people and are part of the #AEOFamily. They have opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential for career advancement. They receive 40% off product at AE and Aerie year-round, plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets. They can participate in store contests for the chance to win free merchandise and other 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. The #AerieREAL movement celebrates body positivity and empowerment. We create swimsuits, bras, and underwear with recycled or sustainably sourced materials as part of our Real Good promise. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all EEO laws. AEO prohibits discrimination and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law. Pay/Benefits Information Starting pay is determined by factors including relevant experience and location. Eligible associates may receive health care benefits (medical, vision, dental), wellness benefits, 401(k), life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave. Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level, location, classification, and years of service. AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion. Job Info Job Identification: 23544 Job Category: Stores Posting Date: 2026-02-20 Job Schedule: Full time Locations: Cherry Hill, NJ, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr American Eagle Outfitters Inc.