Merchandising Lead - Floorsets & Brand Standards

AEO; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie product

Career development opportunities

Store contests and exclusive prizes

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters is seeking a Merchandise Leader for our Akron store to drive floorset execution and guest experience in line with AEO Brand Standards. You will train the Floorset team, manage replenishment, and partner with leadership to identify merchandising opportunities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong organizational skills, and a hands-on approach to keeping the store visually fresh and guest-ready. Availability includes mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Merchandising and floorset execution experience.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends.
• Retail merchandising and visual skills.

Responsibilities

• You have a passion for merchandising: support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.
• Floorsets are your "thing"! You drive killer 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 ensure your store stays in tip-top shape by #owning day to day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment. You have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and are always ready to game plan 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 is always looking #fresh!
• You're a people person: you ensure the merchandising team's #1 priority is always the guest experience. You make it a priority to champion a culture of recognition and you love to celebrate wins with the 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 you always adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters is seeking a Merchandise Leader for our Akron store to drive floorset execution and guest experience in line with AEO Brand Standards. You will train the Floorset team, manage replenishment, and partner with leadership to identify merchandising opportunities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong organizational skills, and a hands-on approach to keeping the store visually fresh and guest-ready. Availability includes mornings, evenings, and weekends.