Offline - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

About the role

The Merchandise Leader is the Merchandising Team Leader's right-hand person 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 "guest ready" through effective replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Support driving an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store is 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.
• #Own day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment, ensuring the store stays in tip-top shape.
• Ensure the merchandising team understands and maintains AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment.
• Support the Merchandising Team Leader in maintaining a culture of recognition and celebrating wins with the team.
• Maintain store safety standards and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Love AE and Aerie products.
• Have strong retail merchandising and visual skills with a history of retail work.
• Have flexible availability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Have attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Have a "teamwork" mentality and a passion for merchandising.
• Have integrity and commitment to shrink-reducing strategies.

Qualifications

• Passionate about visual standards and guest experiences.
• Experience in floorset execution and merchandising.
• Ability to set clear productivity goals and ensure effective execution.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for merchandising opportunities.
• Commitment to store safety standards and AEO policies.

Skills

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lead and train a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for merchandising.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Commitment to store safety and adherence to AEO policies.

Benefits

• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• Access to discounted products at both AE and Aerie stores.
• 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. Associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave and AEO may provide REAL rewards at its discretion.

Schedule

The role is part-time.