AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AEO Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Merchandising Team Leader to inspire and lead a dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will develop and implement merchandising strategies while ensuring an exceptional guest experience. Your leadership will drive sales, enhance team performance, and uphold the brand's visual standards. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, with a supportive team culture and exciting perks. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

40% off products

Opportunities for development

Participation in contests

Skill-building and career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management with a focus on team leadership.
• Strong understanding of customer service and business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and maximize productivity on the sales floor.
• Coach team to maintain visual standards and deliver guest experiences.
• Recruit, hire, and develop team members for high-quality service.

Skills

Retail Management

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Business Acumen

Multi-tasking

Job description

Join to apply for the AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) role at American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

YOUR ROLE
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 always nails floorset execution, and rocks merchandising and marketing brand standards. You ensure 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.

Your Responsibilities

• Driving sales: As a key Leader on Duty, you maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, build guest loyalty, analyze reports and trends, and develop strategic business plans to meet KPIs.
• Merchandising innovation: Coach your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences, maintain visual standards, and capitalize on merchandising opportunities.
• People leadership: Motivate, inspire, and hold your team accountable to AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent development: Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members to ensure high-quality service and store performance.
• Team building: Provide ongoing performance feedback, conduct touchbases, create development plans, and celebrate team successes.
• Operational excellence: Execute daily operational procedures, support visual standards, and ensure Fitting Rooms are guest-ready.
• Integrity: Maintain store safety, asset protection, and adhere to company policies and procedures.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have retail management experience leading teams.
• You are detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and good at prioritizing.
• You understand employment law and team development.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to work when guests shop.

Our Associates Love Aeo Because

• They work with REAL people — your #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, skill-building, and career growth.
• 40% off products year-round at AE & Aerie, plus seasonal discounts.
• Participation in contests with chances to win merchandise and prizes.

About Us

American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, known for casual style since 1977. We embrace authenticity, positivity, and community, inspiring self-expression and sustainability in our collections.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations as required by law.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 11800

Category: Stores

Posting Date: 2025-04-23

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Red Deer, AB, Canada

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, IT Services and IT Consulting