General Manager - Toronto Eaton Center, A&F

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) match

Merchandise discount

Paid time off

Volunteer day

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Parental and adoption leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Toronto is looking for a General Manager to lead the location, oversee staffing, training, and development, and ensure top-tier store operations and brand presentation.

You will coach teams, manage payroll, drive sales, maintain visuals, protect assets, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of store management experience or relevant supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
• Proven ability to drive business results in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all salesfloor & stockroom operations, ensuring excellent customer service & seamless operations.
• Coach staff to demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness, to drive sales.
• Ensure all visual displays adhere to Brand and Corporate direction.
• Recruit, hire, train management and non-management associates.
• Conduct staffing and scheduling operations and payroll management.
• Oversee all inventory, replenishment, stockroom, and OMNI Channel operations.
• Analyze reporting to inform decision making.
• Protect store assets, oversee store maintenance.
• Perform Opening and Closing Routines.
• Operate Register/Point of Sale systems.
• Represent the Brand and Exemplify Company Culture and Values

Skills

Store management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Scheduling

Talent development

Tools

POS systems

Job description

The General Manager is the leader of their location. They are responsible for staffing, training, developing, and retaining both part-time and full-time staff, including career development for management. They are accountable for all store operations, including hours management, Asset Protection, salesfloor and stockroom organization. They uphold company standards and policies, with a focus on store experience by ensuring a high level of customer engagement and adhering to brand presentation standards.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all salesfloor & stockroom operations, ensuring excellent customer service & seamless operations.
• Coach staff to demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness, to drive sales.
• Ensure all visual displays adhere to Brand and Corporate direction.
• Recruit, hire, train management and non-management associates.
• Conduct staffing and scheduling operations and payroll management.
• Oversee all inventory, replenishment, stockroom, and OMNI Channel operations.
• Analyze reporting to inform decision making.
• Protect store assets, oversee store maintenance.
• Perform Opening and Closing Routines.
• Operate Register/Point of Sale systems.
• Represent the Brand and Exemplify Company Culture and Values

What it Takes

• 2+ years of store management experience, or relevant supervisory experience in a customer facing role.
• Proven ability to drive business results in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Proven results in assessing and developing talent.
• Strong critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy while multi-tasking.
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiative.
• Maintain a strong customer focus & knowledge of current fashion trends.

What You’ll Get

• A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you!
• We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Merchandise Discount
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 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

This role is for an existing vacancy.

AI is not used during the recruiting process.

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F 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 brands and Hollister brands, 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 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.

Join us as we team up around the globe and grow to a $5+ billion family of brands—powered by purpose and the belief that we are all leaders.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.