AE - Merchandise Leader; Part-Time

AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store is always rocking AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates, and ensuring the store is always “guest ready” through effective replenishment. You bring passion for visual standards, attention to detail, and a commitment to representing our company values.

• Support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.
• Drive killer Floorset execution by training and coaching the Floorset team, setting clear productivity goals, and ensuring all areas of the store are effectively executed to Floorset standards - from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobers.
• Own day‑to‑day merchandising, sell‑through adjustments and replenishment. Identify merchandising opportunities and collaborate with leadership to drive sales.
• Support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments and replenishment so the store is always looking fresh.
• Champion a culture of recognition. Keep the merchandising team's #1 priority the guest experience and celebrate wins with the team.
• Maintain store safety standards on the Sales floor and in the Stockroom. Commit to shrink‑reducing strategies and adhere to AEO policies and procedures.

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have strong organization and attention to detail; priority‑setting and time management are your strong suits.
• You have flexible availability – you're available to get product moving early in the morning, late in the evening, and on the weekends.
• You have strong retail merchandising and visual skills and a history of retail work.

• Work with REAL people – the #AEOFamily.
• Opportunities for development, learning new skills and potential for career advancement.
• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year‑round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets).
• Participation in store contests for chance to win free merchandise and other exclusive prizes.

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, however, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For all other store jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave and AEO may provide REAL rewards at its discretion.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part‑time or full‑time / exempt or non‑exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please .

• Job Identification: 22089
• Job Category:
  Stores
• Posting Date: T16:13:18+00:00
• Job Schedule:
  
  Part time
• Location:
  
  Grandville, MI, United States

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, IT Services and IT Consulting