Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

AEO; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AEO seeks a Merchandise Leader to ensure store compliance with brand visual standards. In this role, you will focus on effective merchandising, team leadership, and enhancing the guest experience while maintaining store safety and integrity.

Benefits

40% off AE & Aerie products year-round

Opportunities for development and career growth

Participation in contests for prizes

Qualifications

• Strong retail merchandising and visual skills with related experience.
• Availability for early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store reflects AEO Brand Standards.
• Lead Floorset execution and training for the team.
• Maintain store safety standards and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Customer experience focus

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store is always up to AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates; plus, you ensure the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, are passionate about visual standards, and love 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 have a passion for merchandising: You support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring your store reflects AEO Brand Standards.
• Floorsets are your "thing"! You drive excellent 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—from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobers.
• You're a merchandising innovator: You keep your store in top shape by #owning day-to-day merchandising, adjusting for sell-through, and replenishing stock. You have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and are ready to collaborate with leadership and take action!
• You've got a "teamwork" mentality: 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're a people person: You ensure the merchandising team's #1 priority is always the guest experience. You champion a culture of recognition and love celebrating wins with your team!
• Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom. You're committed to shrink-reducing strategies and always adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You love organization, have attention to detail, and excel at priority-setting and time management.
• You have flexible availability—early mornings, late evenings, and weekends are all part of your schedule.
• You have strong retail merchandising and visual skills, with a history of retail work—#practicemakesperfect.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

• They work with REAL people—there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
• They have opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential for career growth.
• They receive 40% off AE & Aerie products year-round (plus seasonal discounts during Floorsets!).
• They participate in contests to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes.