AE - Merchandising Team Leader; Assistant Manager

Overview

As the full‑time Merchandising Team Leader you are the Store Team Leader’s "go‑to" in developing and implementing the merchandising strategy for the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team into great merchants delivering AEO brand visual standards every day. Through your leadership, your team nails floorset execution, rocks merchandising and marketing brand standards, and ensures 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.

• Lead sales by maximizing fitting‑room and sales‑floor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best‑in‑class guest experience. Contribute to the store’s financial success by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions.
• Mentor your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience, uphold AEO brand standards, and lead day‑to‑day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments and replenishment.
• Motivate and inspire your team through AEO’s core values, hold them accountable to customer‑service standards, especially on the sales floor and in the fitting room.
• Recruit, hire and develop strong talent, providing training and ongoing performance feedback through coaching, touch‑bases, development plans and performance reviews.
• Innovate daily operational procedures, support visual standards across all zones, and ensure the fitting rooms are always guest‑ready and meet AEO brand standards.
• Maintain store safety, asset protection and compliance with all policies and procedures.

• Love AE and Aerie products.
• Previous retail management experience, including leadership of a team.
• Strong multi‑tasking, attention to detail, priority‑setting and time‑management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop teams and basic knowledge of employment law.
• Business acumen.
• Flexible availability to work hours that match guest traffic.

• Work with real people in a supportive AEO family.
• Opportunities for development, new skills and career advancement.
• 40% off products at AE & Aerie year‑round plus seasonal discounts on new floorsets.
• Store contests and chances to win free merchandise and 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, and broaden our leadership with 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 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.

• Actual starting pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health‑care benefits (medical, vision, dental), wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification and years of service. For additional information, please .
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

Job Identification: 20971 | Job Category:
Stores | Posting Date: 2025‑12‑22 |

Job Schedule:

Full time |

Location:

Prince William, VA, United States