AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Clinton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off product year-round

Opportunities for development

Participation in store contests

Job summary

A prominent apparel retailer located in Clinton, CT, is seeking a Merchandise Leader to support the Merchandising Team Leader in maintaining AEO Brand Visual Standards. This role involves executing effective Floorsets, managing merchandising, and ensuring the store is guest-ready. Strong organizational skills, retail merchandising experience, and flexible availability are required. Associates enjoy various benefits, including discounts and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and time management.
• Flexible availability for early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Retail experience with merchandising and visual skills.

Responsibilities

• Support driving outstanding guest experience with the merchandising team.
• Train and coach the Floorset team while ensuring standards are met.
• Manage merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment.
• Support the Merchandising Team Leader in maintaining brand standards.
• Ensure store safety standards and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Retail merchandising

Visual skills

Job description

Overview

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store is always rocking AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates; plus, you ensure the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, you are passionate about visual standards, and you love working with your team to #getthejobdone. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Role summary: You will support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader, ensuring the store reflects AEO Brand Standards through merchandising and replenishment.

Your Responsibilities

• You have a passion for merchandising: support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring the store is representative of AEO Brand Standards.
• Floorsets execution: train and coach the Floorset team, set clear productivity goals, and ensure all areas of the store meet Floorset standards from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobes.
• Merchandising innovator: manage day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment; identify opportunities and collaborate with leadership to take action.
• Teamwork: support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team maintains AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments and replenishment to keep the store looking fresh.
• People focus: prioritize guest experience, champion a culture of recognition, and celebrate wins with the team.
• Integrity and safety: ensure store safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom, and adhere to shrink-reduction strategies and AEO policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Great Fit

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are strengths.
• Flexible availability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Strong retail merchandising and visual skills with retail experience.

Our Associates Love AEO Because

• Work with real people and be part of the AEO family.
• Opportunities for development and career advancement.
• 40% off product at AE & Aerie year-round with additional seasonal discounts.
• Participation in store contests for chances to win merchandise and exclusive prizes.

About Us

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. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing 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 various protected characteristics. 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.

For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring will be based on need; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For all other store jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable). Pay/Benefits information and specific eligibility details are provided by location.

Pay & Benefits

• Actual starting pay is determined by factors including relevant experience and location.
• Eligible associates may receive paid sick leave and AEO rewards at our discretion.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level, location, classification, and years of service.

Job Identification: 24539

Job Category: Stores

Posting Date: 2026-04-09

Job Schedule: Part time

Locations: Clinton, CT, United States