AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

About the role

The Merchandise Leader is the Merchandising Team Leader's right-hand person in ensuring the store adheres to AEO Brand Visual Standards. The role involves executing effective Floorsets, managing marketing and merchandising updates, and ensuring the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring the store is 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.
• #Own day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment to keep the store in top shape.
• Ensure the merchandising team maintains AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment.
• Support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment.
• Ensure the merchandising team's #1 priority is always the guest experience. Champion a culture of recognition and celebrate wins with the team!

Requirements

• Love AE and Aerie products.
• Have strong retail merchandising and visual skills with a history of retail work.
• Have flexible availability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Have attention to detail and priority-setting and time management skills.
• Have integrity and ensure store safety standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• Commitment to shrink-reducing strategies and adherence to AEO policies and procedures.
• Experience with AE and Aerie products.
• Ability to work with REAL people and participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets).
• 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.

Pay

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location. Paid sick leave and AEO may provide REAL rewards at its discretion.

Schedule

Part time