AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

AEO; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO seeks a detail-oriented Merchandise Leader to join the team in Burnaby. In this role, you will be essential in upholding AEO Brand Standards through effective merchandising and guest experience strategies. Bring your passion for retail and your unique self to foster a vibrant team environment. Take advantage of development opportunities and enjoy product discounts as part of your role.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products year-round

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in store contests for free merchandise

Qualifications

• Strong retail merchandising and visual skills with retail experience.
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and manage time.
• Flexible availability for early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support guest experiences by ensuring store reflects AEO Brand Standards.
• Drive successful Floorset execution and train the Floorset team.
• Maintain store appearance through daily merchandising and replenishment.

Skills

Organization

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Teamwork

Guest Experience

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store always meets AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise includes executing effective Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates, and maintaining a 'guest ready' environment through effective replenishment. You possess a keen attention to detail, a passion for visual standards, and enjoy working with your team to #getthejobdone. Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You have a passion for merchandising: Support an outstanding guest experience by ensuring your store reflects AEO Brand Standards in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader.
• Floorsets are your expertise: Drive successful Floorset execution by training and coaching the Floorset team, setting clear productivity goals, and ensuring all store areas are effectively updated to Floorset standards, including uppers, bustforms, tables, and wardrobers.
• You're a merchandising innovator: Maintain your store's appearance through daily merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment. Identify merchandising opportunities and collaborate with leadership to implement action plans.
• Teamwork is key: Support the Merchandising Team Leader in training the team to uphold AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment, ensuring the store remains #fresh!
• People skills: Prioritize the guest experience and foster a culture of recognition and celebration of team wins.
• Integrity: Maintain store safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom. Commit to shrink-reducing strategies and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and excel at prioritization and time management.
• You have flexible availability for early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• You have strong retail merchandising and visual skills, with retail experience—#practicemakesperfect.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

• They work with genuine, real people—your #AEOFamily.
• They have opportunities for development, skill-building, and career growth.
• They enjoy 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round, plus seasonal discounts during Floorsets!
• They can participate in store contests to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes.