AE - 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 guest-ready through effective replenishment. 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 develop short- and long-term business plans with the Store Team Leader to drive key KPIs. You are a merchandising innovator: You coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store reflects AEO Brand Standards. You lead day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment. You identify merchandising opportunities and develop actionable 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 customer service standards on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room. You’ve got an eye for talent and a love of training: You recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is staffed to meet business needs. You train and develop your team to deliver outstanding service. You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching, conduct team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews, and drive associate engagement by celebrating achievements. You’re an operational innovator: You execute and improve daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards in every store zone, and ensure the fitting rooms are guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards. Integrity is central: You ensure store safety standards are maintained, adhere to Asset Protection standards and AEO policies, and do the right thing—always. You\'d Be Great For This Role If You love AE and Aerie products. You have led teams in retail management and value practical experience. You can multi-task with attention to detail; you are strong at priority setting and time management. You know how to lead and develop teams with a general understanding of employment law. You have business acumen. You have flexible availability and can work when guests shop. 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 AE and Aerie year-round (plus seasonal discounts with new Floorsets). They can participate in store contests for chances to win 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 (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 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; 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 factors including relevant experience and location. Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits, 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, location, employment classification, and years of service. AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion. Job Info Job Identification: 24903 • Job Category: Stores • Posting Date: 2026-05-04 • Job Schedule: Full time • Locations: Locust Grove, GA, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr