Retail Merchandising Team Lead — Assistant Manager

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off AE/Aerie year-round

Store contests for merchandise prizes

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in Hingham, MA is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader to be the Store Team Leader's go-to for developing and implementing the merchandising strategy.

You will train and coach your team into great merchants delivering AE visual standards every day, while ensuring floorset execution and replenishment keep the store guest-ready. You lead with AE values, recruit and develop talent, drive daily operations, and uphold safety and asset protection.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams in merchandising and operations.
• Ability to coach and train staff to meet visual standards.
• Proven track record of floorset execution and inventory replenishment.
• Strong guest service mindset and sales-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales as a Leader on Duty by maximizing fitting room and salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience.
• Coach the team to deliver AE Brand Standards and keep the store in top shape with merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment.
• Lead and motivate the team, holding them accountable to AE customer service standards on the salesfloor and in the fitting room.
• Recruit and develop talent to ensure staffing aligns with business needs and delivers outstanding service.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching, conduct development plans and performance reviews to drive engagement.
• Execute daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards in every zone, and ensure fitting rooms are guest-ready.

Skills

Leadership

Merchandising

Training & coaching

Visual standards

Floorset execution

Replenishment

Guest experience

Team development

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in Hingham, MA is seeking a full-time Merchandising Team Leader to be the Store Team Leader's go-to for developing and implementing the merchandising strategy.

You will train and coach your team into great merchants delivering AE visual standards every day, while ensuring floorset execution and replenishment keep the store guest-ready. You lead with AE values, recruit and develop talent, drive daily operations, and uphold safety and asset protection.