Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AEO; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader in Victoria. The role involves driving sales, coaching teams, and ensuring high merchandising standards while embodying company values. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience, strong business acumen, and a passion for the brand.

Benefits

40% discount on AE & Aerie products

Opportunities for personal development and career growth

Participation in contests for free merchandise

Qualifications

• Prior retail management experience in leading teams.
• Understanding of team development and employment law basics.
• Flexible availability to work during guest shopping hours.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales by optimizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity.
• Coaching the team to maintain high visual standards.
• Prioritizing recruiting and hiring strong talent.

Skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Time management

Business acumen

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Merchandising Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's key support in developing and implementing the store's Merchandising strategy. Your passion is in training and coaching your team to become excellent merchants who consistently meet AEO brand Visual standards. You ensure the store always executes floorsets effectively and maintains merchandising and marketing standards. You also guarantee the store is 'guest ready' through efficient replenishment. Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving sales: As a Leader on Duty (LOD), you excel at increasing sales by optimizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and enhancing guest loyalty through exceptional guest experiences. You analyze reports and daily trends to inform strategic decisions and assist the Store Team Leader in developing business plans to achieve KPIs.
• Merchandising innovation: You coach your team to provide outstanding guest experiences by maintaining high visual standards. You oversee daily merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment, always on the lookout for new merchandising opportunities and ready with action plans.
• People leadership: You motivate and inspire your team aligned with AEO's core values. You serve as a role model, holding your team accountable to uphold AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent development: You prioritize recruiting and hiring strong talent, and you focus on training and developing your team to deliver excellent service and grow professionally.
• Teamwork and engagement: You believe in building a great team through ongoing performance feedback, coaching, and regular team touchbases. You celebrate successes to boost engagement.
• Operational excellence: You support daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards across the store, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
• Integrity: You uphold store safety, asset protection, and adhere strictly to AEO policies and procedures, always doing the right thing.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have prior retail management experience in leading teams.
• You are skilled at multitasking, detail-oriented, and good at prioritizing and time management.
• You understand team development and employment law basics.
• You possess strong business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to work during guest shopping hours.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

• They work with genuine, real people - our #AEOFamily.
• They have opportunities for personal development, skill-building, and career growth.
• They enjoy a 40% discount on AE & Aerie products year-round, with additional seasonal discounts during Floorsets.
• They can participate in contests with chances to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes.