Offline - Merchandise Leader; Part-Time

Job Description

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store is always rocking AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates; plus, you ensure the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, you are passionate about visual standards, and you love working with your team to #getthejobdone.

Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

• Passion for merchandising: Support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring the store always reflects AEO Brand Standards.
• Floor set execution: Drive killer Floor set execution by training and coaching the Floor set team, setting clear productivity goals, and ensuring all store areas meet Floor set standards – from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobers.
• Merchandising innovation: Own day‑to‑day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments, and replenishment. Spot merchandising opportunities and game‑plan with leadership to take action.
• Teamwork mentality: Support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring that the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment, keeping the store looking #fresh.
• People focus: Prioritize the guest experience, champion a culture of recognition, and celebrate wins with the team.
• Integrity and safety: Maintain store safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom, support shrink‑reduction strategies, and always adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You are highly organized, with strong priority‑setting and time‑management skills.
• You have flexible availability, being able to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• You bring strong retail merchandising and visual skills and have a history of retail work.

• They work with REAL people – there’s nothing like your #AEOFamily.
• They receive opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement potential.
• They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floor sets!).
• They participate in store contests to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

OFFLINE™ by Aerie offers a complete collection of active wear and accessories made for real movement and real comfort. Built on the success of Aerie's leggings and sports bras, OFFLINE™'s unique take on an active lifestyle celebrates real life – when some days you feel like you can take on the world and other days you need that extra push to get off the couch.

Our Real Good promise extends to the OFFLINE™ collections with some of our best‑selling fleece, leggings and tees made with the planet in mind.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may be eligible to receive 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. For additional information, contact the HR department.

• Job Identification: 27405
• Job Category:
  Stores
• Posting Date: T20:45:20+00:00
• Job Schedule:
  
  Part time
• Locations:
  Albany, NY, United States