AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)
About the role
The full-time Merchandising Team Leader is responsible for developing and implementing the Merchandising strategy for the store. The role involves training and coaching the team to deliver AEO brand Visual standards, ensuring the store is always "guest ready," and representing company values.
Responsibilities
Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
Analyze reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions contributing to the overall financial success of the store.
Develop short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs, working closely with the Store Team Leader.
Coach the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience, ensuring the store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.
Ensure the store stays in tip-top shape by managing day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment.
Have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and be ready with a game plan to take action.
Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values, holding them accountable to customer service standards.
Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is staffed to meet business needs, and train and develop the team to ensure they provide outstanding service.
Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching, conduct team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews, and drive associate engagement by celebrating outstanding performance.
Ensure store safety standards are maintained, adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and do the right thing - always.
Requirements
Loves AE and Aerie products, has led teams in a retail management role previously, can multi-task and have attention to detail, knows how to lead and develop teams, and has a general understanding of employment law. Business acumen is a must-have, along with flexible availability.
Qualifications
Must have a passion for driving sales, a keen eye for merchandising opportunities, and a love of training. Must be able to represent company values and bring a genuine self to work every day.
Skills
Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and inspire teams, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Benefits
Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)
Wellness benefits
401(k) retirement benefits
Life and disability insurance
Employee stock purchase program
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Parental leave and benefits
Discretionary bonuses and other incentives
Pay
Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including relevant experience and location. Subject to eligibility requirements.
Schedule
Full time
Locations
Columbia, MO, United States