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American Eagle Outfitters Inc. · 2 months ago

AE - Visual Training Manager

San Francisco, CA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is seeking a Market Visual Leader to enhance the visual execution of key stores. The role involves training and coaching Merchandise Team Leaders to improve visual standards and drive sales performance.

Fashion

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 managementMerchandisingProject managementGoogle SuiteAdobe Creative SuiteFashion senseVendor relationshipsPlanning skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skillsAttention to detail