Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

About the role

The Merchandise Leader is the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand 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 always 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 - from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobers.
• #Own day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment. Ensure a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and be ready to game plan with leadership and take action!
• Ensure the merchandising team's #1 priority is always the guest experience. Champion a culture of recognition and celebrate wins with the team!
• Maintain store safety standards on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom. Commit to shrink-reducing strategies and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Love AE and Aerie products.
• Have strong retail merchandising and visual skills and a history of retail work.
• Have flexible availability - available to get product moving early in the morning, late in the evening, and on weekends.
• Have attention to detail and priority-setting and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Commitment to integrity and store safety standards.
• Experience with AEO policies and procedures.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and merchandising skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• 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.
• Paid sick leave and AEO may provide REAL rewards at its discretion.
• Paid Time Off, 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.

Schedule

• Part time

Locations

• Byron Center, MI, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification: 30488
• Job Category: Stores
• Posting Date: August 26, 2026
• Hiring will be based on need, however, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring will be based on need, however, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• For all other store jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.