Aerie - 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 every day, 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 develop short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.

• Coach the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.

• Ensure the store stays in tip-top shape by leading day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment.

• Recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs and train and develop the team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service.

• Execute and innovate daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards throughout every zone in the store, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and representative of AEO Brand Standards.

• Maintain store safety standards, adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and ensure integrity in all actions.

Requirements

A passion for driving sales, a history of leading teams in a retail management role, multi-tasking ability, attention to detail, priority-setting and time management skills, experience in leading and developing teams, and knowledge of employment law.

Qualifications

Business acumen, flexibility in availability, and a commitment to the AEO brand and values.

Skills

Strong leadership, merchandising innovation, people management, and operational excellence.

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 but not limited to relevant experience and location.

Schedule

Full time

Locations

Roanoke, VA, United States