Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Merchandising Team Leader who thrives on training and coaching a dynamic team. This full-time role involves driving sales, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a positive work environment. You will be the go-to leader for implementing merchandising strategies while upholding brand standards. With a focus on talent development and guest readiness, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a vibrant team that values your contributions and promotes growth and development.

Benefits

40% off products year-round

Opportunities for development

Participation in contests

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience leading teams is essential.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by maximizing productivity and building guest loyalty.
• Coach the team to uphold brand standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members for excellent service.

Skills

Retail Management

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Merchandising

Business Acumen

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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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.

Job Description

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 (LOD), you maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, build guest loyalty, analyze reporting and trends to make strategic decisions, and assist in developing business plans to meet KPIs.
• Merchandising innovation: You coach your team to uphold AEO Brand Standards, manage day-to-day merchandising, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• People leadership: You motivate and inspire your team, hold them accountable to customer service standards, and foster a positive work environment.
• Talent development: You recruit, train, and develop team members to ensure excellent service and store performance.
• Teamwork and engagement: You provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance reviews, and celebrate team successes.
• Operational excellence: You execute daily procedures, maintain visual standards, and ensure the store is guest-ready.
• Integrity and safety: You uphold safety standards, asset protection policies, and adhere to company policies.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have previous retail management experience leading teams.
• You are detail-oriented, able to multitask, and manage priorities effectively.
• You understand employment law and team development.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to meet store hours.

Our Associates Love AEO Because

• They work with genuine, supportive people — the #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career growth.
• 40% off products year-round, plus seasonal discounts.
• Participation in contests and chances to win prizes.

About Us

Aerie is a fast-growing lifestyle brand promoting body positivity through the #AerieREAL movement. We create sustainable products and celebrate real selves, empowering women everywhere. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Job Info

• Job ID: 11468
• Category: Stores
• Posting Date: 2025-04-01
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

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