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American Eagle Outfitters Inc. · 2 months ago

AE - Visual Training Manager

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$69K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is a leading American jeans and apparel brand, the go-to destination for casual style. The Market Visual Leader is responsible for teaching and training the Merchandise Team Leaders, overseeing floorset execution, and enhancing the visual presentation in key stores to drive sales results.

Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Retail management experienceMerchandising experienceAdobe Creative SuiteGoogle Suite proficiencyFashion senseVendor relationshipsPlanning skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skillsProject management skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, or related field required

Five+ years experience in retail management or merchandising

Travel is required

Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Preferred

Strong fashion sense, and strong vendor relationships are preferred

High degree of proficiency in Google suite, gmail and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is preferred

Benefits

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

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.

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

Company

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

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AEO is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products

Founded in 1977

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.aeo-inc.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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