Merchandising Team Leader - Visual Standards & Guest Experience

AEO; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE & Aerie

Career development opportunities

Health coverage options

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a full-time Merchandising Team Leader to guide store leadership in executing the merchandising strategy, train and coach a team of associates, and ensure guest-ready floors with brand standards.

As a Leader on Duty, you will drive sales, optimize floorsets, replenish inventory, and deliver great guest experiences while upholding AE values and delivering results.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team in store operations.
• Proven ability to coach and train associates to meet brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Merchandising strategy and ensure guest-ready store.
• Drive sales as Leader on Duty by optimizing fitting room and salesfloor productivity.
• Coach team to deliver AE Brand Standards across visuals and marketing.
• Recruit, hire, and develop strong talent to meet business needs.
• Provide real-time feedback and performance reviews to boost engagement.
• Maintain store safety and asset protection compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Merchandising

Team coaching

Visual standards

Floorset execution

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a full-time Merchandising Team Leader to guide store leadership in executing the merchandising strategy, train and coach a team of associates, and ensure guest-ready floors with brand standards.

As a Leader on Duty, you will drive sales, optimize floorsets, replenish inventory, and deliver great guest experiences while upholding AE values and delivering results.