AE - Merchandising Team Leader

Manchester, NH, United States Job Description 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. Responsibilities Passion for driving sales: Drive sales by maximizing fitting room and salesfloor productivity, building guest loyalty, analyzing reporting and trends, and developing short and long‑term business plans to drive key KPIs. Merchandising innovator: Lead day‑to‑day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments and replenishment, maintain visual standards, and take action on merchandising opportunities. People leader: Motivate and inspire the team, hold them accountable to service standards on the salesfloor and in the fitting room. Talent & training: Recruit and hire strong talent, train and develop the team to provide outstanding service. Teamwork: Provide ongoing performance feedback, conduct development plans and performance reviews, and celebrate high performance. Operational innovator: Execute and innovate daily procedures, maintain visual standards across zones, and ensure fitting rooms are always guest‑ready. Integrity: Maintain store safety and asset protection standards, adhere to policies and procedures, and act with honesty. Qualifications Passion for AE and Aerie products. Previous retail management experience. Strong multitasking, attention to detail, priority‑setting and time‑management skills. Ability to lead and develop teams and a general understanding of employment law. Business acumen. Flexible availability to work when guests shop. Benefits Opportunities for development and career advancement. 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new floorsets). Participation in store contests for the chance to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes. Pay and Benefits Information Actual starting pay varies by 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, sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level, location, classification, and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE . AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr