AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) American Eagle Outfitters Inc. Base pay range: $38,600.00/yr - $61,000.00/yr Your Role 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 importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day. Your Responsibilities Drive sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. Contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. Coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards. Lead day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment, and identify merchandising opportunities. Motivate and inspire your team through AEO's core values. Hold your team accountable to customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room. Recruit, hire, and train strong talent to keep the store staffed to meet business needs. Develop team members to provide outstanding service. Provide ongoing performance feedback through coaching, development plans, and performance reviews. Celebrate team achievements. Optimize daily operations, maintain visual standards, and keep Fitting Rooms guest‑ready and in line with AEO Brand Standards. Maintain safety, asset protection standards, and all AEO policies and procedures. You'd Be Great For This Role Love AE and Aerie products. Previously led retail management teams. Excellent multitasking, attention to detail, and time‑management skills. Strong people‑leadership and understanding of employment law. Business acumen. Flexible availability to work during peak shopping times. Our Associates Love Aeo Because They work with REAL people—nothing like the #AEOFamily. Opportunities for development, learning new skills, and career advancement. Receive 40% off product at AE & Aerie year‑round plus additional seasonal discounts. Participate in store contests to win free 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 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 and provincial equal employment opportunity and human rights laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation. 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. Job Details Job Identification: 19748 Job Category: Stores Posting Date: 2025-10-14 Job Schedule: Full time Location: Langley, BC, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr