Merchandising Team Lead: Elevate Visuals & Guest Experience

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Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) in Austin seeks a full-time Merchandising Team Leader to guide store teams in delivering AEO brand visuals, training, and strong floorset execution. As Leader on Duty, you’ll drive guest experience, replenish stock, and push sales through coaching and real-time feedback.

You’ll recruit, develop, and manage talent while maintaining safety and asset protection standards. This role requires a passion for merchandising, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to

Qualifications

Experience leading retail teams and coaching for results.
Strong visual merchandising and brand standards execution.
Ability to recruit, train, and develop staff.
Analytical mindset to analyze sales trends and KPIs.
Knowledge of store operations and replenishment.

Responsibilities

Drive sales as Leader on Duty by maximizing fitting room and salesfloor productivity.
Coach team to deliver guest-first experience consistent with brand standards.
Model and enforce customer service and store policies; hold team accountable.
Recruit, train and develop talent to meet business needs and staffing goals.
Provide ongoing performance feedback and drive engagement and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Merchandising

Training

Guest experience

Job description

You’ll recruit, develop, and manage talent while maintaining safety and asset protection standards. This role requires a passion for merchandising, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to

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