AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)

Full-time - Entry Level

Sarasota, FL

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

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; plus, you ensure the store is always 'guest ready' through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, you are passionate about visual standards, and you love working with your team to #getthejobdone. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.

Responsibilities

• Support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring the 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.
• Ensure the store stays in tip-top shape by owning day to day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment.
• Support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments and replenishment.
• Ensure the merchandising team's #1 priority is always the guest experience and champion a culture of recognition.
• Ensure store safety standards are maintained on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom, committed to shrink-reducing strategies and adherence to AEO policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Passion for AE and Aerie products.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are strong suits.
• Flexible availability for early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Strong retail merchandising and visual skills with a history of retail work.

Benefits

• 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets).
• Opportunities for development and the chance to learn new skills.
• Great potential for career advancement.
• Participation in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.