AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

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. You train and coach your team to be great merchants delivering AEO brand Visual standards every day. Through your leadership, your team nails floorset execution and rocks merchandising and marketing brand standards. You ensure the store is always guest-ready through effective replenishment. You represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day. Responsibilities You have a passion for driving sales: as a Leader on Duty (LOD), you drive 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 financial success by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You help 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 reflects AEO Brand Standards. You lead day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment, and you identify merchandising opportunities with a proactive game plan. You are a people leader: you motivate and inspire your team through AEO’s core values. You model leadership and hold your team accountable to customer service standards on the Salesfloor 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 staffed to meet business needs, and 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, conduct team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews, and drive associate engagement by recognizing outstanding performance. You are an operational innovator: you execute daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards throughout every store zone, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and align with AEO Brand Standards. Integrity is your priority: you maintain store safety standards, adhere to Asset Protection standards and AEO policies, and do the right thing always. You’d Be Great For This Role If You love AE and Aerie products. You have led teams in a retail management role. You can multi-task with strong attention to detail, and have priority-setting and time-management skills. You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law. You have business acumen. You have flexible availability to work when the guest shops. Our Associates Love AEO Because They work with REAL people and are part of the AEO Family. They have opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential for career advancement. They receive 40% off AE and Aerie year-round, with additional seasonal discounts during new Floorsets. They can participate in store contests for the chance to win free merchandise and other prizes. About Us American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, a destination for casual style embraced by generations 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 customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We are committed to sustainable fabrics and innovation. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants based on 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 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 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 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. Health care benefits (medical, vision, dental), wellness benefits, 401(k), life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave may be available, subject to eligibility requirements. Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level/type, location, classification, and years of service. AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion. Job Info: Job Identification 23487; Job Category: Stores; Posting Date: 2026-02-17; Job Schedule: Full time; Locations: Manchester, NH, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr American Eagle Outfitters Inc.