Overview Join to apply for the AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) role at American Eagle Outfitters Inc. As the full-time Merchandising Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" in developing and implementing the Merchandising strategy for the store. Your passion lies in training and coaching your team into great merchants delivering AEO brand Visual standards every day. Through your leadership, your team nails floorset execution and reinforces merchandising and marketing brand standards. You ensure the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day. Your Responsibilities You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you drive sales by maximizing fitting room and salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. You contribute to the stores financial success by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You partner with the Store Team Leader to develop short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs. You're a merchandising innovator: You coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring the store represents AEO Brand Standards. You lead day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment. You identify merchandising opportunities and act with a proactive game plan. You're a people leader: You motivate and inspire your team through AEOs core values. You model leadership and hold your team accountable to AEOs customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room. You've got an eye for talent and a love of training: You recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is staffed to meet business needs. You train and develop your team to provide outstanding service. Teamwork and coaching: You provide ongoing performance feedback, conduct team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews, driving associate engagement and celebrating outstanding performance. Operational innovator: You execute and improve daily operational procedures, maintain visual standards in every store zone, and keep Fitting Rooms guest-ready with AEO Brand Standards. Integrity: You maintain store safety standards, adhere to Asset Protection standards, follow AEO policies and procedures, and do the right thingalways.

You'd Be Great For This Role If You love AE and Aerie products Youve led teams in retail management (practices matter) You can multi-task with attention to detail; you excel at priority-setting and time management You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law You bring business acumen to store operations You have flexible availability to meet guest shopping needs

Our Associates Love Aeo Because They work with REAL people and are part of the #AEOFamily Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and potential career advancement 40% off AE & Aerie year-round, with additional seasonal discounts during Floorsets Store contests with chances to win merchandise and exclusive prizes

About Us American Eagle is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style, embraced by generations of youth since 1977. We are rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity and inspired by our community. Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate their own uniqueness. We have broadened our leadership by producing innovative, sustainable fabrics. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. For Brand Ambassador and Stock positions, hiring will be based on need. For all other store jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume. Pay/Benefits Information Actual starting pay is determined by factors including relevant experience and location. Health care benefits (medical, vision, dental), wellness benefits, 401(k), life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave may be available according to eligibility. Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, location, classification, and years of service. AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

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