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 and support the Store Team Leader in developing short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
Coach the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience, ensuring the store stays in tip-top shape through merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment.
Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values, providing ongoing performance feedback, and celebrating outstanding performance.
Ensure store safety standards are maintained, adhere to AEO policies and procedures, and do the right thing.
Requirements
A passion for driving sales, a history of leading teams in a retail management role, multi-tasking ability, attention to detail, and a general understanding of employment law.
Qualifications
A keen eye for merchandising opportunities, a love of training, and flexibility in availability.
Skills
Business acumen, leadership, and the ability to execute and innovate daily operational procedures.
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, and parental leave and benefits.
Pay
Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including relevant experience and location. Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive additional benefits such as paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay.
Schedule
Full time.
Locations
Rochester, MN, United States.