Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

YOUR ROLE

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store is always rocking AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective floorsets, marketing, and merchandising updates; you also ensure the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, are passionate about visual standards, love working with your team to #getthejobdone, and represent our company values by bringing your real self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring the store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards. Drive killer floorset execution by training and coaching the floorset team, setting clear productivity goals, and ensuring all areas of the store are effectively executed to floorset standards—from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobe. Own day‑to‑day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments and replenishment. Identify merchandising opportunities and game‑plan with leadership to take action. Support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment so the store is always looking fresh. Prioritize the guest experience, champion a culture of recognition, and celebrate wins with the team. Ensure store safety standards are maintained on the sales floor and in the stockroom. Commit to shrink‑reducing strategies and adhere to all AEO policies and procedures.

YOU'RE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE

You love AE and Aerie products. You have strong organization, attention to detail, and excellent priority‑setting and time‑management skills. You are available to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as needed. Possess a history of retail work with strong visual merchandising skills.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE

They work with real people—there’s no other AEO family. They have opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential for career advancement. They receive 40% off product year‑round, plus additional seasonal discounts with new floorsets. They participate in store contests to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

ABOUT US

Built on a platform of power, positivity, and no photo retouching, we inspire 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. Our real‑good promise includes sustainable materials like recycled polyester, recycled nylon, and sustainably sourced cotton.

EEO STATEMENT

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 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.

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 be eligible for paid sick leave and AEO may provide real rewards at its discretion. Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part‑time or full‑time, exempt or non‑exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 24602 Job Category: Stores Posting Date: 2026-04-14T16:56:08+00:00 Job Schedule: Part time Location: Woodburn, OR, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr American Eagle Outfitters Inc.