AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

About the role

The Merchandise Leader ensures the store adheres to AEO Brand Visual Standards through effective Floorsets, marketing, and merchandising updates. The role involves training and coaching the Floorset team, setting productivity goals, and ensuring all areas of the store are effectively executed to Floorset standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports driving an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store is representative of AEO Brand Standards.
• Drives 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 wardrobers.
• Ensures the store stays in tip-top shape by owning day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment. You have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and are always ready to game plan with leadership and take action!
• Supports the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment so your store is always looking fresh!
• Ensures the merchandising team's #1 priority is always the guest experience. Champions a culture of recognition and celebrates wins with the team!
• Maintains store safety standards on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom. Adheres to AEO policies and procedures. Ensures shrink-reducing strategies are implemented.

Requirements

• Loves AE and Aerie products.
• Has strong retail merchandising and visual skills and a history of retail work.
• Has flexible availability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Has attention to detail and priority-setting and time management skills.
• Is committed to integrity and store safety standards.

Qualifications

• Passionate about visual standards and working with your team to #getthejobdone.
• Represents company values and brings your REAL self to work every day.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Merchandising and visual skills.
• Flexibility and availability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Customer service and guest experience focus.

Benefits

• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• Access to 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets).
• Participation in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

Pay

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 to receive paid sick leave and AEO may provide REAL rewards at its discretion.

Schedule

Part time