Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AEO; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader in Tinton Falls to develop and implement merchandising strategies. This role involves maximizing store productivity, coaching staff, upholding brand standards, and ensuring a guest-ready environment. Candidates should have retail management experience and strong business skills, with a passion for AE and Aerie products.

Benefits

40% off AE and Aerie products year-round

Opportunities for growth and skill development

Participation in contests for merchandise

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience is essential.
• Skilled at multi-tasking, attention to detail, and time management.
• Strong business acumen required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity as a Leader on Duty.
• Coach team for exceptional guest experience and ensure AEO Brand Standards.
• Recruit, hire, and develop the team to maintain high service standards.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Business acumen

Education

Retail management experience

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As the full-time Merchandising Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" person in developing and implementing the store's Merchandising strategy. You are passionate about training and coaching your team to become excellent merchants who consistently meet AEO brand visual standards. Your leadership ensures that floorset execution, merchandising, and marketing standards are always maintained. You also ensure the store is "guest ready" through effective replenishment, embodying our company values and bringing your authentic self to work every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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 to inform strategic decisions, and assist in developing business plans to meet KPIs.
2. Merchandising innovation: You coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience, ensure the store reflects AEO Brand Standards, manage daily merchandising and replenishment, and identify opportunities for improvement.
3. People leadership: You motivate and inspire your team, serve as a role model, and hold your team accountable to customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
4. Talent development: You prioritize recruiting, hiring, training, and developing your team to maintain high service standards.
5. Teamwork and engagement: You provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance reviews, and celebrate team successes to foster engagement.
6. Operational excellence: You support daily operations, maintain visual standards, and ensure the Fitting Rooms are guest-ready and aligned with AEO Brand Standards.
7. Integrity: You uphold store safety, asset protection, adhere to policies, and always do what is right.

YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• You love AE and Aerie products!
• You have previous retail management experience, and understand the importance of practice and development.
• You are skilled at multi-tasking, attention to detail, and time management.
• You know how to lead and develop teams, with a general understanding of employment law.
• You possess strong business acumen.
• You have flexible availability to work during peak shopping times.

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:

• They work with genuine, real people — that’s #AEOFamily.
• They have opportunities for growth, skill development, and career advancement.
• They receive 40% off AE and Aerie products year-round, with seasonal discounts during Floorsets.
• They can participate in contests to win free merchandise and exclusive prizes.