AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AEO Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Merchandising Team Leader, where your leadership will drive sales and enhance customer experiences. In this full-time role, you'll mentor a passionate team, execute merchandising strategies, and ensure the store is always guest-ready. With a focus on integrity and operational excellence, you'll play a key role in shaping a positive shopping environment. Enjoy a culture of development and growth while benefiting from generous employee discounts and opportunities for career advancement. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant retail setting!

Benefits

40% off products year-round

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Opportunities for development

Participation in contests and prizes

Qualifications

• Proven retail management experience with a focus on team development.
• Strong ability to analyze sales reports and drive business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales and productivity while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Coach team members to uphold brand standards and improve performance.

Skills

Retail Management

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Analysis

Merchandising

Talent Development

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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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, and analyze reports to inform strategic decisions. You assist in developing business plans to meet KPIs.
• Merchandising innovation: You coach your team to uphold AEO Brand Standards, manage merchandising, sell-through, and replenishment, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• People leadership: You motivate and inspire your team, uphold customer service standards, and hold team members accountable.
• Talent development: You recruit, hire, train, and develop team members to maintain high service levels.
• Teamwork and engagement: You provide ongoing performance feedback, conduct touchbases, and celebrate successes to boost engagement.
• Operational excellence: You execute daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready.
• Integrity: You uphold safety, Asset Protection, and company policies, doing the right thing always.

You'd Be Great For This Role If

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have previous retail management experience leading teams.
• You are detail-oriented, able to multitask, and manage priorities effectively.
• You understand team development and employment laws.
• You possess business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to work when guests shop.

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 at AE & Aerie, plus seasonal discounts.
• Participation in contests with chances to win merchandise and prizes.

About Us

American Eagle is a leading casual apparel brand, known for authentic, positive, community-inspired collections that promote self-expression and sustainability.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment practices. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious beliefs.

For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring is based on need; applications are accepted continuously. For other roles, applications are accepted until the specified deadline or as volume allows.

Pay/Benefits

• Starting pay depends on experience and location.
• Eligible associates may receive healthcare benefits, 401(k), insurance, employee discounts, paid time off, and more.
• Details vary by position, location, and tenure.

Job Info

Job ID: 12007

Category: Stores

Posting Date: 2025-05-05

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Tyler, TX, United States

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Retail, Apparel, Fashion, IT Services, IT Consulting