Merchandising Pathway: Full-Time Training Program

AEO; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Casual Dress Code

Hybrid Schedule

In-Person Connection

In-Office Events

Job summary

AEO is offering a Merchandising Full-Time Training Program in Pittsburgh, PA. You will join as an Assistant Merchant Teammate and engage in on-the-job coaching, classroom learning, and hands-on projects focused on trend forecasting and product development.

The program runs February 2027 and July 2027, with potential placement into an open Assistant Merchant role within the Merchandising team. Willingness to relocate to Pittsburgh is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising or related field.
• GPA 3.0+ required.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandising for a brand/product category.
• Participate in training with Coach & Mentor.
• Learn retail math, reports, systems and trend analysis.
• Work on product development and financials in projects.
• Attend roundtables with executives and progress reviews.
• Prepare for potential placement in an Assistant Merchant role.
• Program runs February 2027 and July 2027.

Skills

Trend analysis

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business or equivalent

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

AEO is offering a Merchandising Full-Time Training Program in Pittsburgh, PA. You will join as an Assistant Merchant Teammate and engage in on-the-job coaching, classroom learning, and hands-on projects focused on trend forecasting and product development.

The program runs February 2027 and July 2027, with potential placement into an open Assistant Merchant role within the Merchandising team. Willingness to relocate to Pittsburgh is required.