Merchandising Team Lead — Drive Visuals & Guest Experience

American Eagle Outfitters; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie

Career development opportunities

Store contests and rewards

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters in Concord, CA is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader to drive the merchandising strategy and coach the team to meet brand standards. You will ensure floorset execution, replenishment, and a guest-ready store while modeling AE values and strong leadership.

You will recruit and train talent, provide real-time coaching, manage performance, and help optimize KPIs. The role blends visual merchandising with operations, emphasizing teamwork and guest satisfaction in

Qualifications

• Minimum retail management experience preferred.
• Strong merchandising and visual standards knowledge.
• Ability to train and develop team members and drive KPI performance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales as Leader on Duty by optimizing floorset execution and replenishment.
• Coach and develop the team to deliver a best-in-class guest experience and AEO brand standards.
• Lead talent recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of store associates.
• Analyze daily trends and reports to inform short- and long-term business plans and KPIs.
• Maintain store safety and Asset Protection compliance while upholding policies.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Merchandising

Guest experience

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters in Concord, CA is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader to drive the merchandising strategy and coach the team to meet brand standards. You will ensure floorset execution, replenishment, and a guest-ready store while modeling AE values and strong leadership.

You will recruit and train talent, provide real-time coaching, manage performance, and help optimize KPIs. The role blends visual merchandising with operations, emphasizing teamwork and guest satisfaction in