AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off products at AE and Aerie

Opportunities for development

Participation in store contests

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is looking for a Merchandise Leader in Portland, OR. This role involves ensuring the store meets AEO Brand Visual Standards, executing Floorsets, and maintaining a welcoming environment for guests.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and passionate about merchandising, with flexible availability and strong retail experience. Associates enjoy a supportive family environment with perks like discounts on products and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Passion for merchandising and ensuring outstanding guest experience.
• Flexible availability for early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
• History of retail work with strong merchandising and visual skills.

Responsibilities

• Support driving outstanding guest experience with merchandising.
• Lead Floorset execution and team training.
• Own day-to-day merchandising and sell-through adjustments.
• Promote a teamwork culture and guest experience priority.
• Ensure compliance with store safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Retail merchandising

Flexible availability

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. You represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

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. 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 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 are a merchandising innovator: You ensure your store stays in tip-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 game plan with leadership and take action.
• You have 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 are a people person: You ensure the merchandising team's priority is guest experience. You champion a culture of recognition and celebrate wins with the team.
• Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom. You are committed to shrink-reducing strategies and you 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 to get product moving early in the morning, late in the evening and on weekends.
• You have strong retail merchandising and visual skills and a history of retail work.

Our Associates Love Aeo Because

• They work with real people and are part of the AEO family.
• They have opportunities for development and career advancement.
• They receive 40% off product at AE and Aerie year-round, with seasonal discounts for new Floorsets.
• They participate in store contests for chances to win free 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 protected characteristics. AEO provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Pay/Benefits Information

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may be eligible for paid sick leave and AEO may provide REAL rewards at its discretion.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and location, employment classification, and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.

Job Info

Job Identification 26903

Job Category: Stores

Posting Date: 2026-05-26

Job Schedule: Part time

Locations: Portland, OR, United States