Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

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YOUR ROLE

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring the store consistently meets AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your responsibilities include executing effective floorsets, updating marketing and merchandising displays, and ensuring the store is always "guest ready" through diligent replenishment. You bring keen attention to detail, a passion for visual standards, and a commitment to representing company values while fostering a collaborative team environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You support the Merchandising Team Leader by driving an outstanding guest experience and ensuring the store reflects AEO Brand Standards. You lead floorset execution, training and coaching the floor team, setting productivity goals, and ensuring all areas meet floorset standards—from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobe. You own day‑to‑day merchandising activities, make sell‑through adjustments, and manage replenishment to keep the store in top condition. You promote teamwork by ensuring the merchandising team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through adjustments and replenishment, keeping the store fresh. You prioritize guest experience, champion a culture of recognition, and celebrate team wins. You uphold store safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom, adhere to AEO policies, and implement shrink‑reduction strategies.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF

You love AE and Aerie products. You thrive on organization, have strong attention to detail, and excel at setting priorities and managing time. You offer flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. You have a strong background in retail merchandising and visual skills, with a history of retail work.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE

They work with real people—there's nothing like the #AEOFamily. They receive opportunities for development, skill growth, and potential career advancement. They enjoy a 40% discount on AE & Aerie products year‑round, plus seasonal discounts with new floorsets. They can win free merchandise and exclusive prizes through store contests.

ABOUT US

Built on a platform of power, positivity and no photo retouching, Aerie inspires people to love their real selves. The brand offers intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections, and champions body positivity and empowerment through the #AerieREAL™ movement. Aerie’s sustainability initiatives include using recycled polyester, nylon, and sustainably sourced cotton. **Pay and Benefits** Actual starting pay is determined by experience and location. Eligible associates may receive paid sick leave, paid time off, holiday pay, and other benefits per job level, employment classification, and years of service. Associates may also receive AEO rewards at its discretion. Job Information Job ID: 20486 Category: Stores Posting Date: 2025‑11‑15 Schedule: Part time Location: Tucson, AZ, United States Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Marketing and Sales Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, IT Services and IT Consulting EEO Statement 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, color, religion, creed, nationality, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Eagle Outfitters Inc.