Aerie - Merchandise Leader; Part-Time

Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. invites applicants to join our team.

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right-hand support in ensuring our store consistently upholds AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise includes executing effective Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates, and maintaining guest readiness through replenishment. You bring keen attention to detail, passion for visual standards, and a team‑oriented spirit to #getthejobdone, while embodying company values and bringing your REAL self to work every day.

• Passion for merchandising: support the Merchandising Team Leader in delivering an outstanding guest experience and ensuring the store reflects AEO Brand Standards.
• Floorset execution: drive superior Floorset results by training and coaching the Floorset team, setting clear productivity goals, and ensuring all store areas meet Floorset standards—from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobers.
• Innovative merchandising: own day‑to‑day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments, and replenishment; identify opportunities and collaborate with leadership to take action.
• Teamwork mentality: assist the Merchandising Team Leader in maintaining 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: uphold store safety standards on the sales floor and stockroom, commit to shrink‑reduction strategies, and strictly follow AEO policies and procedures.

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• Organization and attention to detail are strengths; you excel at prioritizing and time management.
• You have flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and late shifts.
• Strong retail merchandising and visual skills with a history of retail work.

• They work with REAL people—nothing like our #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• 40% off product at AE & Aerie year‑round (plus seasonal discounts with new Floorsets).
• Participation in store contests to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

Built on a platform of power, positivity and no photo retouching—we inspire people to love their real selves. Aerie is a fast‑growing lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, active wear, and swim collections. With the #Aerie

REAL™ movement, we celebrate our community by advocating body positivity and empowerment of all women. As part of our Real Good promise, we create swimsuits, bras, and underwear from recycled polyester, recycled nylon, or sustainably sourced cotton.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, 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.

This applies to all AEO activities, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, and more. 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, associates may 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, type, location, classification, and years of service. For additional information, please .

Job Identification: 20298
Job Category:
Stores
Posting Date:

Job Schedule:

Part time

Location:

Columbus, OH, United States

Entry level

Part-time

Marketing and Sales

Industries:
Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, IT Services and IT Consulting

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