Merchandising Team Leader: Lead Visual Standards & Sales

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie year-round

Store contests and prizes

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader in Birmingham, AL.

You will be the go-to for developing and implementing the store's merchandising strategy, training your team to deliver AEO brand Visual standards, and ensuring floorset accuracy and replenishment to keep the store guest-ready. You will lead with strong coaching, drive daily sales, and mentor talent to uphold customer service standards on the sales floor and in the fitting room, while aligning with

Qualifications

• Experience in retail leadership or store operations preferred.
• Strong coaching and team development skills.
• Ability to train staff on merchandising standards and floorset execution.
• Proven ability to drive sales through guest experience and productivity.
• Familiarity with stock replenishment and inventory control.
• Be a strong communicator with a guest-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by optimizing floorset execution and guest experience.
• Coach and develop store team to meet merchandising standards.
• Recruit, train and mentor staff to high performance.
• Lead daily operations, replenishment, and stock management.
• Provide real-time feedback and performance reviews.
• Maintain store safety, asset protection, and policy compliance.

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader in Birmingham, AL.

You will be the go-to for developing and implementing the store's merchandising strategy, training your team to deliver AEO brand Visual standards, and ensuring floorset accuracy and replenishment to keep the store guest-ready. You will lead with strong coaching, drive daily sales, and mentor talent to uphold customer service standards on the sales floor and in the fitting room, while aligning with