AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading casual apparel brand as a full-time Merchandising Team Leader in Lakewood, CO. Drive sales and enhance guest experiences through effective team leadership and merchandising strategies. Enjoy development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

40% off product discounts

Opportunities for development

Participation in contests for prizes

Qualifications

• Retail management experience leading teams.
• Flexible availability to work when guests shop.

Responsibilities

• Maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity.
• Coach team to maintain visual standards and guest experience.
• Recruit, hire, and train strong talent.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Business Acumen

Job description

Join to apply for the AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) role at American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by American Eagle Outfitters Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.15/yr - $31.85/yr

Job Description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Merchandising Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" in developing and implementing the Merchandising strategy for the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team into great merchants delivering AEO brand Visual standards every day. Through your leadership, your team always nails floorset execution, and rocks merchandising and marketing brand standards. You ensure the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Your Responsibilities

• Driving sales: As a key Leader on Duty (LOD), maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, build guest loyalty, analyze reporting and trends, and develop business plans to drive KPIs.
• Merchandising: Coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience, maintain visual standards, manage merchandising and replenishment, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• People leadership: Motivate, inspire, and develop your team, ensure accountability, and uphold customer service standards.
• Talent acquisition and training: Recruit, hire, and train strong talent, and focus on continuous development.
• Teamwork and engagement: Provide ongoing performance feedback, conduct touchbases and reviews, and celebrate team successes.
• Operational excellence: Execute daily operations, maintain visual standards, and ensure the store is guest-ready.
• Integrity: Maintain safety standards, asset protection, adhere to policies, and do the right thing always.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have retail management experience leading teams.
• You excel at multitasking, attention to detail, and time management.
• You can lead and develop teams with understanding of employment law.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to work when guests shop.

Our Associates Love AEO Because

• They work with REAL people — your #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, skill-building, and career growth.
• Year-round 40% off product discounts at AE & Aerie.
• Participation in contests for prizes and merchandise.

About Us

American Eagle is a leading casual apparel brand rooted in authenticity, positivity, and community. We inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their uniqueness. We also focus on sustainable fabrics and innovation.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and complies with all applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and other protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for religion and disability.

Pay/Benefits Information

• Starting pay depends on experience and location.
• Benefits include health care, wellness, 401(k), insurance, stock purchase, paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, and more.
• Paid time off and benefits vary by job level, location, and tenure.

Job Info

Job Identification: 12316

Category: Stores

Posting Date: 2025-05-09

Schedule: Full time

Location: Lakewood, CO, United States

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, IT Services and Consulting