AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading casual apparel brand as a Merchandising Team Leader in Morgantown, WV. In this full-time role, you will lead a team to execute merchandising strategies, drive sales, and ensure operational excellence while fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

40% off products year-round

Seasonal discounts

Health care

Wellness programs

401(k)

Insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Retail management experience leading teams.
• Ability to motivate and inspire team members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Business Acumen

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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.

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 to make strategic decisions, and develop business plans to drive KPIs.
• Merchandising innovation: Coach your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences, maintain visual standards, and proactively identify merchandising opportunities.
• People leadership: Motivate, inspire, and hold your team accountable to customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
• Talent development: Recruit, hire, and train strong team members, providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Operational excellence: Execute daily operational procedures, support visual standards, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready while maintaining brand standards.
• Integrity: Maintain store safety, adhere to Asset Protection standards, and follow company policies and procedures.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have retail management experience leading teams.
• You excel at multi-tasking, attention to detail, and time management.
• You can lead, develop teams, and understand employment law.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to match shopping hours.

Our Associates Love AEO Because

• They work with genuine people - your #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, skill-building, and career growth.
• 40% off products year-round, plus seasonal discounts.
• Participation in contests and exclusive prizes.

About Us

American Eagle is a leading casual apparel brand, known for authentic style since 1977. We promote self-expression, community, and sustainability. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Pay/Benefits

• Starting pay varies based on experience and location.
• Benefits include health care, wellness programs, 401(k), insurance, employee discounts, and paid time off.

Job Details

Job ID: 12457

Category: Stores

Posting Date: 2025-05-12

Schedule: Full time

Location: Morgantown, WV, 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