AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

About the role

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store always meets AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates, and ensuring the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, are passionate about visual standards, and love working with your team to get the job done. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.

Responsibilities

• Support driving an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store always represents 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 (uppers, bustforms, tables, wardrobers) meet floorset standards.
• Own day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment to keep the store in top shape.
• Identify merchandising opportunities and collaborate 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.
• Champion a culture of recognition and celebrate wins with the team, ensuring the guest experience remains the top priority.
• Maintain store safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
• Commit to shrink-reducing strategies and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Strong retail merchandising and visual skills, with a history of retail work.

Benefits

• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round, plus additional seasonal discounts with new floorsets.
• Opportunities for development, skill-building, and career advancement.
• Participation in store contests for the 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 uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics.

Part-time position located in Dulles, VA.