AE - Merchandising Team Leader; Assistant Manager

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As the full‑time Merchandising Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" for developing and implementing the Merchandising strategy for the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team to become great merchants delivering AEO brand visual standards every day. Through your leadership, your team consistently nails floorset execution and upholds merchandising and marketing brand standards, ensuring the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment.

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

• You have a passion for driving sales: as a key Leader on Duty, you maximize Fitting Room and Sales floor productivity, build guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class guest experience, and contribute to the store's financial success by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions.
• You are a merchandising innovator: you coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store always reflects AEO Brand Standards, leading day‑to‑day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments, and replenishment.
• You are a people leader: you motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values, hold them accountable to customer service standards on the Sales floor and in the Fitting Room, and establish a culture of performance feedback and associate engagement.
• You are committed to talent development: you prioritize recruiting and hiring strong talent, and train and develop your team to sustain outstanding service.
• You drive operational innovation: you execute and improve daily operational procedures, support visual standards throughout the store, and ensure Fitting Rooms are always guest‑ready.
• You uphold integrity: you maintain store safety and asset protection standards, adhere to AEO policies and procedures, and do the right thing at all times.

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have led teams in a retail management role previously.
• You can multi‑task, attend to detail, and prioritize time effectively.
• You understand employment law and can lead and develop teams.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to work when the guest shops.

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

American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go‑to destination for casual style embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity, and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self‑expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics.

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 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.

This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

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