Merchandising Team Leader: Visual Excellence & Growth

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.; Town of Hamilton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee discount (40% off AE & Aerie)

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader for our Wisconsin store. You will be the go-to for developing and executing merchandising strategy, training your team, and ensuring brand visual standards and floorset execution are consistently strong.

This role emphasizes driving sales, guest experience, replenishment, and talent development, with daily coaching and performance feedback, while modeling AEO values and maintaining safe, guest-ready environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team.
• Ability to coach and develop associates.
• Strong knowledge of visual standards and floorset execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales as a Leader on Duty by maximizing floor productivity and guest loyalty.
• Coach team to deliver a best-in-class guest experience and brand standards.
• Lead day-to-day merchandising, replenishment, and sell-through adjustments.
• Recruit, hire, and train strong talent to ensure proper staffing.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Maintain store operations, safety, and asset protection standards.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Sales growth

Staff training

Visual merchandising

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader for our Wisconsin store. You will be the go-to for developing and executing merchandising strategy, training your team, and ensuring brand visual standards and floorset execution are consistently strong.

This role emphasizes driving sales, guest experience, replenishment, and talent development, with daily coaching and performance feedback, while modeling AEO values and maintaining safe, guest-ready environments.