AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

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

Job summary

Join a leading casual apparel brand as a full-time Merchandising Team Leader in Orlando, FL. You will drive sales, lead a team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while upholding brand standards. This role offers opportunities for development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

40% employee discount at AE & Aerie year-round

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in contests and exclusive prizes

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams.
• Flexible availability to match store hours.
• Passionate about AE and Aerie products.

Responsibilities

• Maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity.
• Coach team to uphold AEO Brand Standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

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), you maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity, build guest loyalty through exceptional service, analyze reporting and trends for strategic decisions, and develop business plans to meet KPIs.
• Merchandising innovation: Coach your team to uphold AEO Brand Standards, manage day-to-day merchandising, adjust sell-through strategies, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• People leadership: Motivate and inspire your team, hold them accountable to customer service standards, and embody AEO's core values.
• Talent development: Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members to ensure excellent service and store performance.
• Teamwork and engagement: Provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance reviews, and celebrate successes to foster a positive team environment.
• Operational excellence: Maintain visual standards, support daily operations, and ensure the store is guest-ready and aligned with brand standards.
• Integrity and safety: Uphold safety standards, asset protection policies, and adhere to company procedures.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about AE and Aerie products
• Experience leading retail teams
• Strong multitasking, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Leadership and understanding of employment law
• Business acumen
• Flexible availability to match store hours

Why Our Associates Love AEO

• Work with genuine people — #AEOFamily
• Opportunities for development and career growth
• 40% employee discount at AE & Aerie year-round
• Participation in contests and exclusive prizes

About Us

American Eagle is a leading casual apparel brand rooted in authenticity and positivity, inspiring self-expression since 1977. We focus on innovative, sustainable fabrics and empowering our community.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination and provide reasonable accommodations for religion and disability.

Pay/Benefits

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

Job Details

Job ID: 12808

Category: Stores

Location: Orlando, FL, United States

Schedule: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Industries: Retail, Apparel, Fashion, IT Services