AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

Merchandising Team Leader

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 always 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 include:

• Driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
• Coaching your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.
• Motivating and inspiring your team through AEO's core values.
• Recruiting and hiring strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs.
• Executing and innovating daily operational procedures, supporting the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store.
• Ensuring store safety standards are maintained, committed to Asset Protection standards, and adhering to AEO's policies and procedures.

You'd be great for this role if:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You've led teams in a retail management role previously.
• You can multi-task and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.
• You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law.
• You have flexible availability.

Our associates love AEO because:

• They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
• They're given opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and are offered great 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.

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. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws.

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 receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• 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.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 20434
• Job Category Stores
• Locations Plaza Del Caribe
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Variable