Offline - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

Job ID: 30265 | Part-time | Rochester, MN

About the role

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store always meets AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates, and ensuring the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, are passionate about visual standards, and love working with your team to #getthejobdone. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Responsibilities

• Support driving an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store always represents 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 (uppers, bustforms, tables, wardrobers) meet floorset standards.
• Own day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment to keep the store in top shape. Identify merchandising opportunities and collaborate with leadership to take action.
• Support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment.
• Champion a guest-first culture, prioritizing the guest experience and fostering a culture of recognition and celebration within the team.
• Maintain store safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom. Commit to shrink-reducing strategies and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in priority-setting and time management.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Strong retail merchandising and visual skills, with a history of retail work.

Benefits

• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round, plus additional seasonal discounts with new floorsets.
• Opportunities for development, skill-building, and career advancement.
• Participation in store contests for the chance to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes.

About Us

OFFLINE™ by Aerie offers a complete collection of activewear and accessories made for real movement and real comfort. Built on the success of Aerie's leggings and sports bras, OFFLINE™ celebrates real life—whether you're taking on the world or need an extra push to get off the couch. Our Real Good promise extends to the OFFLINE™ collections, with planet-friendly materials in some of our best-selling fleece, leggings, and tees.