AE - Merchandising Team Leader; Assistant Manager

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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 always nails floorset execution and rocks merchandising and marketing brand standards. You ensure the store is always "guest ready" through effective replenishment.

Most important, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

• You have a passion for driving sales:
  As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you're an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Sales floor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. You contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You're the Store Team Leader's right hand in developing 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 your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards. You ensure your store stays in tip-top shape by leading day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment. You have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and are always ready with a game plan to take action!
• You're a people leader:
  You're all about motivating and inspiring your team through AEO's core values. You're a role-model leader and you always hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Sales floor and in the Fitting Room.
• You love training and development:
  You make recruiting and hiring strong talent a top priority to meet staffing needs. You train and develop your team to continue to provide outstanding service.
• You drive associate engagement:
  You provide ongoing performance feedback and celebrate outstanding performance.
• You're an operational innovator:
  You execute and innovate daily operational procedures and support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone.
• Integrity is your middle name:
  You ensure store safety standards are maintained, adhere to Asset Protection standards, and follow AEO policies and procedures.

• You love AE and Aerie products.
• You have led teams in a retail management role previously.
• You can multi-task and pay attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are strong suits.
• You know how to lead, develop teams and understand employment law.
• Business acumen:
  You have it.
• Flexible availability and you’re available to work when the guest shops.

• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round and additional seasonal discounts.
• Store contests for chances to win FREE merchandise and exclusive prizes.
• Career advancement opportunities and employee stock purchase program.

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 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.

• Actual starting pay is determined by factors such as experience and location.
• Eligible associates may receive health care benefits.
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and location.
• AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives.

• Job Identification: 20676
• Job Category:
  Stores
• Posting Date:
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Location:
  
  Mandeville, LA, United States

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