AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

AEO; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO is seeking a Merchandise Leader who will play a crucial role in ensuring that stores maintain high merchandising standards and deliver excellent guest experiences. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, innovative in their merchandising approach, and passionate about AEO products. This role involves collaboration with the team to elevate the store's presentation, driving sales and customer engagement through effective merchandising strategies.

Benefits

40% off product at AE and Aerie year-round

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in store contests for merchandise

Qualifications

• Experience in retail with strong merchandising skills.
• Flexibility for early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Passion for AE and Aerie products.

Responsibilities

• Drive effective Floorset execution by training and coaching.
• Support guest experience and maintain AEO Brand Standards.
• Champion a culture of recognition and celebrate team wins.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer experience

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Visual merchandising

Job description

YOUR ROLE

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.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You have a passion for merchandising: You support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.
• Floorsets are your "thing"! You drive effective Floorset execution by training and coaching the Floorset team, setting clear productivity goals, and ensuring all areas of the store are effectively executed to Floorset standards — from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobers.
• You're a merchandising innovator: You ensure your store stays in top shape by #owning day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment. You have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and are always ready to collaborate with leadership and take action!
• You've got a "teamwork" mentality: You support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment so your store is always looking #fresh!
• You're a people person: You ensure the merchandising team's #1 priority is always the guest experience. You make it a priority to champion a culture of recognition and love celebrating wins with the team!
• Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained on the salesfloor and in the stockroom. You're committed to shrink-reducing strategies and always adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You love organization and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strengths.
• You have flexible availability — you're available early mornings, late evenings, and weekends to get product moving.
• You have strong retail merchandising and visual skills with a history of retail work — #practicemakesperfect.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

• They work with REAL people — there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
• They are given opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential for career growth.
• They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
• They participate in store contests to win FREE merchandise and exclusive prizes.