Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

Overview

YOUR ROLE

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 You have a passion for driving sales: As a key Leader on Duty (LOD), you drive sales by maximizing fitting room and sales floor 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 to drive key KPIs. You’re 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 act with a game plan. You’re a people leader: You motivate and inspire your team through AEO’s core values. You model leadership and hold your team accountable to AEO’s 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 adequately staffed. 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, driving associate engagement by celebrating outstanding performance. You’re an operational innovator: You execute and improve daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards throughout every store zone, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready with AEO Brand Standards. Integrity is your middle name: You maintain store safety standards, comply with Asset Protection standards, adhere to AEO policies and procedures, and do the right thing, always. 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 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 and can work when the guest shops. Our Associates Love Aeo Because They work with REAL people and are part of the #AEOFamily. They have opportunities for development, learn new skills, and career advancement. They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus seasonal discounts with new Floorsets). They participate in store contests for the chance to win free merchandise and exclusive 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. With the #AerieREAL movement, we celebrate our community by advocating for body positivity and the empowerment of all women. We create swimsuits, bras, and underwear with materials made from recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric or sustainably sourced cotton as part of our Real Good promise. 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 (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 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 factors including relevant experience and location. Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (medical, vision, 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 location, employment classification, and years of service. For additional information, please see company resources. AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion. Job Information Job Identification: 27407 Job Category: Stores Posting Date: 2026-06-23 Job Schedule: Full time Locations: Corte Madera, CA, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr American Eagle Outfitters Inc.