AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

40% off product at AE & Aerie

Store contests with exclusive prizes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading apparel retailer is seeking a part-time Merchandise Leader in Springfield, VA. This role focuses on maintaining brand standards, driving guest experiences, and overseeing merchandising operations. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and retail merchandising experience. Benefits include employee discounts, prize contests, and potential career advancements. Join a dynamic team that values self-expression and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail required.
• Flexible availability for various shifts, including early mornings and weekends.
• History of retail work demonstrating merchandising skills.

Responsibilities

• Support outstanding guest experience by maintaining store standards.
• Drive Floorset execution and coach the Floorset team.
• Manage day-to-day merchandising and replenishment.
• Champion a culture of recognition within the team.
• Ensure store safety standards and adherence to policies.

Skills

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Retail merchandising skills

Job description

AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time) role at American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

Your Role

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand ensuring your store always rocks AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates, and keeping the store guest‑ready through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, passion for visual standards, and a love for 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 support driving an outstanding guest experience by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.
• You drive killer 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.
• You own day‑to‑day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments and replenishment, and always game‑plan with leadership to take action.
• 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 always looks fresh.
• You ensure the merchandising team's #1 priority is the guest experience, champion a culture of recognition and celebrate wins with the team.
• You maintain store safety standards on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom, adhere to AEO policies and procedures and support shrink‑reducing strategies.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have a strong organization, attention to detail, priority‑setting and time management.
• You have flexible availability – early morning, late evening and weekends.
• You have strong retail merchandising and visual skills and a history of retail work.

Benefits

• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round.
• Store contests: win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
• Real people – #AEOFamily.
• Career development opportunities and potential for advancement.

About Us

American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go‑to destination for casual style. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections inspire self‑expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics.

EEO Statement

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual’s race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 20937
Job Category: Stores
Posting Date: 2025-12-18T16:46:15+00:00
Job Schedule: Part Time
Location: Springfield, VA, United States