AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

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. Your Responsibilities You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you are an expert at driving sales by maximizing fitting room and sales floor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class experience. You contribute to the store's overall financial success by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You are the Store Team Leader's right hand in developing 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 your store is always representative of AEO brand standards. You lead day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment. You have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and are always ready with a game plan to take action. You’re a people leader: You motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values. You act as a role-model leader and hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the sales floor and in the fitting room. You have an eye for talent and a love of training: You recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs. You train and develop your team so they continue to provide excellent service. You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You conduct team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews, and you drive associate engagement by celebrating outstanding performance. You’re an operational innovator: You execute and innovate daily operational procedures, support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone, and ensure fitting rooms are always guest-ready and compliant with AEO brand standards. Integrity is your middle name: You maintain store safety standards, uphold asset protection standards, adhere to AEO policies and procedures, and consistently do the right thing. You'd Be Great For This Role If You love AE and Aerie products. You have 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 business acumen. You have flexible availability and can work when guests shop. Our Associates Love Aeo Because They work with real people – there’s nothing like your AEO family. They receive opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and a great potential for career advancement. They receive 40% off product at both AE and Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new floorsets). They participate in store contests for a chance to win free merchandise and other 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. 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 for any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, creed, alienage, citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital 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. 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, however, 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 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); 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, job type, location, employment classification, 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: 27820 Job Category: Stores Posting Date: 2026-07-09T12:51:03+00:00 Job Schedule: Full time Locations: Pineville, NC, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr