Merchandising Team Lead: Aerie Brand & Visual Expert

American Eagle Outfitters; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie

Store contests and incentives

Career advancement opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters in Bloomington, MN is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader to drive merchandising strategy and coach a team of associates. You will ensure floorset execution, replenishment, and guest-ready conditions while upholding AEO brand standards and values.

You will lead merchandising, train staff, and provide ongoing feedback to maximize sales and guest satisfaction, champion store operations, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with AEO priorities.

Qualifications

• Leader with retail management experience
• Able to train and coach teams to meet visual standards
• Skilled in floorset execution and replenishment
• Strong focus on guest-ready store and service standards
• Experience recruiting and developing talent
• Capable of providing real-time coaching and feedback
• Operational mindset with process improvement nature

Responsibilities

• Drive sales as Leader on Duty by maximizing floor productivity and guest loyalty
• Coach team to deliver AEO Brand Standards and maintain visual standards
• Recruit, hire and develop talent to meet business needs
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance reviews to team members
• Maintain store safety, asset protection, and adherence to policies

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Merchandising

Visual standards

Guest experience

Talent development

Operations

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters in Bloomington, MN is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader to drive merchandising strategy and coach a team of associates. You will ensure floorset execution, replenishment, and guest-ready conditions while upholding AEO brand standards and values.

You will lead merchandising, train staff, and provide ongoing feedback to maximize sales and guest satisfaction, champion store operations, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with AEO priorities.