AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) role at American Eagle Outfitters Inc. Job 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 always nails floorset execution, rocks merchandising and marketing brand standards, and keeps the store “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 LOD (Leader on Duty), you are an expert at driving 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 overall financial success by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions and by helping develop short‑and‑long‑term business plans to drive key KPIs. You are a merchandising innovator: You coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store remains representative of AEO brand standards and by leading day‑to‑day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments and replenishment. You keep an eye on merchandising opportunities and act quickly to take advantage of them. You are a people leader: You motivate and inspire your team through AEO’s core values, hold your team accountable to customer‑service standards on the salesfloor and in the fitting room, and model AEO leadership. You recruit, hire and develop talent: You prioritize building a strong team that meets business needs, and you train and develop associates to maintain high service levels. You foster teamwork: You provide ongoing performance feedback through real‑time coaching, team touch‑bases, development plans and performance reviews and celebrate outstanding performance. You innovate operations: You help the team maintain visual standards across all zones and keep the fitting rooms guest‑ready and AEO‑compliant. You maintain integrity: You ensure store safety and asset‑protection standards are upheld, follow AEO policies and procedures, and always do the right thing. Qualifications You love AE and Aerie products. You have led retail teams in a management role. You can multi‑task, prioritize and manage time effectively. You know how to lead and develop teams and understand basic employment law. You possess business acumen. You have flexible availability aligned with guest‑shop schedule. Benefits Opportunity to work with real people in a supportive family culture. Career development, training and advancement potential. 40% off product at AE & Aerie year‑round plus seasonal discounts. Chance to win merchandise and exclusive prizes in store contests. 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. Rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community, our collections inspire self‑expression and empower customers to celebrate their uniqueness. We continue innovation with sustainable fabrics. Pay & Benefits Actual starting pay is determined by relevant experience and location. Eligible associates may receive health care, vision and dental benefits, wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave and parental leave. Paid time, sick leave and holiday pay vary by job level, type, location, employment classification and years of service. AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion. EEO Statement An Equal Opportunity Employer, AEO is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, 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. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. Job Information Job Identification: 23016 Job Category: Stores Posting Date: 2026-01-08 Job Schedule: Full time Location: Lincoln City, OR, United States Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr American Eagle Outfitters Inc.