AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

AEO; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Merchandise Leader in Irvine, California. This role involves executing Floorsets and maintaining visual merchandising standards to ensure an outstanding guest experience. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for AEO products.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products year-round

Opportunities for development and career growth

Contests to win free merchandise

Seasonal discounts during Floorsets

Qualifications

• Strong background in retail with merchandising experience.
• Flexible availability for all working hours.
• Passion for AE and Aerie products.

Responsibilities

• Support the guest experience and maintain AEO Brand Standards.
• Lead Floorset execution and productivity goals.
• Implement merchandising strategies and visual appeal.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Strong Retail Merchandising Skills

People Skills

Job description

YOUR ROLE
As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store always meets AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise includes 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, are passionate about visual standards, and enjoy working with your team to #getthejobdone. Most importantly, you embody our company values and bring your authentic self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You have a passion for merchandising: Support an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring your store reflects AEO Brand Standards.
• Floorsets execution: Lead Floorset execution by training and coaching the team, setting productivity goals, and ensuring all areas meet Floorset standards, from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobers.
• Merchandising innovation: Maintain the store's visual appeal through daily merchandising, sell-through adjustments, and replenishment. Identify opportunities and collaborate with leadership to implement strategies.
• Teamwork: Support the Merchandising Team Leader in maintaining AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments, and replenishment, ensuring the store looks fresh.
• People skills: Prioritize the guest experience, foster a culture of recognition, and celebrate team successes.
• Integrity: Uphold store safety standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom, implement shrink-reducing strategies, and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and excel at prioritizing and time management.
• You have flexible availability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• You possess strong retail merchandising and visual skills, with a background in retail work—#practicemakesperfect.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

• They work with authentic people—there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
• They have opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential career growth.
• They receive 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round, plus seasonal discounts during Floorsets!
• They can participate in contests to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes.