AE - Visual Training Manager

Market Visual Leader

The role of the Market Visual Leader is to teach, coach and train the Merchandise Team Leaders in key high visibility stores elevating the visual acuity and floorset execution delivering top and bottom line results.

Responsibilities include :

• Partner with Regional Visual Leader and Home Office Brand Presentation team on all seasonal floorsets
• Manage floorset planning and execution calendar with stores including establishing FAST plans for all floorsets
• Oversee floorset mapping process with Merchandise Team Leaders
• Communicate any floorset cadence changes or needs prior to floorset to RD; partner with DTL / Store teams on scheduling
• Participate in corporate floorset sessions on site in Pittsburgh when necessary
• Establish a thorough knowledge of product assortment and key items. Partner with RD to help identify key business opportunities ensuring accurate location plans by store to increase revenue and profitability
• Assist in the Merchandise Team Leader's development in designated stores.
• Hold Merchandise Team Leaders and OMA's accountable for flawless execution and maintenance throughout the lifecycle of the floorset
• Develop strong partnership with RD, Regional Visual Leader and DTLs
• Assist in recruiting talented visual teams from competition to build bench and increase talent pool; Provide candidates to DTL / RD for consideration
• Shop the competition and communicate current trends and competitor strategies that are relevant to AEO portfolio of brands to Regional Visual Leader

Qualifications include :

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 receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits. 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 click HERE.

AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.