Abercrombie & Fitch / Hollister - Assistant Store Manager, Abu Dhabi

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty retailer is seeking an Assistant Manager in Abu Dhabi to drive sales, oversee store operations, and manage a diverse team. The role combines business strategy with people management, focusing on delivering exceptional customer service and team engagement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree or supervisory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for fashion. Competitive benefits include a quarterly bonus, medical insurance, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program

Annual return flight ticket

Merit eligibility for salary increase

Paid Time Off

Merchandise Discount

Medical, Dental, Health and Life Insurance

Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Inclusion & Diversity Awareness.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales results by analyzing business metrics.
• Oversee daily store operations including opening and closing routines.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and payroll.
• Lead training and development initiatives.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Inclusion & Diversity Awareness

Team building skills

Self-starter

Drive to achieve results

Multi-Tasking

Fashion Interest & Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree OR one year of supervisory experience

Job description

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.

Job Description

The Assistant Manager is a multi-faceted role that merges business strategy, operations, creativity, and people management. Strategically, assistant managers are responsible for driving sales results by analyzing the business and providing best‑in‑class customer service. They are responsible for overseeing daily store operations including opening and closing routines and driving efficiency in all store processes. Assistant managers leverage their creative expertise through floorset updates, styling recommendations and product knowledge. Assistant managers are also talent leaders, driving everything from recruiting and training to engagement and development. They are expected to show up, bringing their best selves every day to create an inclusive place of belonging for their team and customers. With a promote‑from‑within philosophy, our Assistant managers will build upon their initial foundation and have the opportunity to grow into the future leaders of our store’s organization.

What You’ll Do

• Customer Experience
• Drive Sales
• OMNI Channel Fulfillment
• Store Presentation and Sales Floor Supervision
• Store & Stockroom Operations
• Staffing, Scheduling, and Payroll Management
• Training and Development
• Communication
• Asset Protection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer‑facing role
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Inclusion & Diversity Awareness
• Ability to show up in a fast‑paced and challenging environment
• Team building skills
• Self‑starter
• Drive to achieve results
• Multi‑Tasking
• Fashion Interest & Knowledge

What You’ll Get

• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
• Annual return flight ticket
• Merit eligibility – salary increase based on Annual performance review
• Paid Time Off
• 3 Paid Comp Days
• Merchandise Discount
• Medical, Dental, Health and Life Insurance
• Associate Assistance Program – professional and confidential mental and behavioral health counseling
• Carrot Fertility and Adoption
• Headspace mental health and wellness application membership
• Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• Training and Development
• Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU
• Some of the above benefits can be availed upon completion of the probationary period

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer