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Merchant - Offline by Aerie Tops

February 19, 2026

About the position

OFFLINE is activewear for everywhere life takes you. Leggings, sports bras and accessories built for real movement, designed for real comfort and created for real good. These are pieces that help you sweat it and forget it because activewear should feel amazing every way that you chill, play or move. What You’ll Do: Lead a cross-functional team that delivers consistent results in product innovation, sales, margin and inventory turn. Drive strategy, innovation and development of a trend right/brand right Omni Channel product assortment for assigned category /department that meets the needs of the Offline customer. Establish, drive and execute a strategic Omni product vision and business plan through effective communication and coordination with cross-functional business partners inclusive of design, international merchandising, planning, etc. Work closely with Design team to interpret and forecast trends for assigned areas through the Aerie customer lens. Develop and assort trend right and brand right product. Drive product innovation. Understand (at all times) competition and marketplace inclusive of Brick and Mortar AND Digital competition. Make brand right and informed decisions for assigned departments/categories based upon the competitive landscape/marketplace and the needs of the Aerie customer. In partnership with the planning team, establish seasonal strategic plans for sales, markdowns, inventory, and growth opportunity. Effectively manage in-season business to maximize topline sales and minimize markdowns. Work in conjunction with planning to manage the Open-to-Buy as far as receipts, sales, margin, markdowns, and weeks of supply. Analyze performance and plans constantly to look for sales and margin opportunities to exceed plan; quickly adapt and respond to changes/trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace. Develop and drive test and react strategy across all channels. Effectively and efficiently run business meetings to ensure objectives and deadlines are met. Perform other duties as assigned. Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business. In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, approvals, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team that delivers consistent results in product innovation, sales, margin and inventory turn.
Drive strategy, innovation and development of a trend right/brand right Omni Channel product assortment for assigned category /department that meets the needs of the Offline customer.
Establish, drive and execute a strategic Omni product vision and business plan through effective communication and coordination with cross-functional business partners inclusive of design, international merchandising, planning, etc.
Work closely with Design team to interpret and forecast trends for assigned areas through the Aerie customer lens. Develop and assort trend right and brand right product. Drive product innovation.
Understand (at all times) competition and marketplace inclusive of Brick and Mortar AND Digital competition. Make brand right and informed decisions for assigned departments/categories based upon the competitive landscape/marketplace and the needs of the Aerie customer.
In partnership with the planning team, establish seasonal strategic plans for sales, markdowns, inventory, and growth opportunity. Effectively manage in-season business to maximize topline sales and minimize markdowns. Work in conjunction with planning to manage the Open-to-Buy as far as receipts, sales, margin, markdowns, and weeks of supply.
Analyze performance and plans constantly to look for sales and margin opportunities to exceed plan; quickly adapt and respond to changes/trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace.
Develop and drive test and react strategy across all channels.
Effectively and efficiently run business meetings to ensure objectives and deadlines are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.
In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, approvals, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent required.
5+ years prior buying experience from a specialty retailer.
1-2 years’ experience in a leadership role or managing a team.
Ability to manage a cross functional team.
Aggressive and passionate individuals will be most successful in this and future roles.
Keen sense of fashion exhibited through personal taste.
Understanding of fashion designer labels and how to interpret their seasonal stories/messages for the Offline customer both domestically and internationally.
Excellent analytical and creative skills to challenge the planning and design sides of the organization.
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Benefits

Generous employee discount
Summer Fridays
Casual dress code
Hybrid schedule
FOMO events (Exciting company-wide events)
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.

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