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, ensuring effective replenishment, 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 ensure they deliver an outstanding guest experience and maintain AEO Brand Standards.

• Motivate and inspire the team through AEO's core values and hold 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 provide outstanding service.

• Execute and innovate daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards, and ensure Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and represent AEO Brand Standards.

• Ensure store safety standards are maintained and adhere to AEO's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A passion for driving sales and a background in leading teams in a retail management role.

• Attention to detail, priority-setting, and time management skills.

• Experience in leading and developing teams and understanding employment law.

• Business acumen and flexibility in availability.

Benefits

• Health care benefits (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. Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits, 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. 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.

Location

Orlando, FL, United States

Job Schedule

Full time