Abercrombie & Fitch - Assistant Manager, Oxford Street

ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Manager, where you will blend business strategy with creativity and people management. This dynamic role involves driving sales, enhancing customer experiences, and overseeing daily operations in a vibrant retail environment. You'll lead a team, cultivate talent, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and belonging. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for fashion. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and incentives.

Benefits

Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Indefinite Contracts

Paid Volunteer Day per Year

Merchandise Discount

Private Medical Insurance Available

Life and Disability Insurance

Associate Assistance Program

Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

Pension Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or supervisory experience in a customer-facing role required.
• Strong problem-solving, team building, and multi-tasking skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales results and provide best-in-class customer service.
• Oversee daily store operations and manage staffing and scheduling.
• Lead training and development while fostering an inclusive environment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Inclusion & Diversity Awareness

Team building skills

Self-starter

Drive to achieve results

Multi-Tasking

Fashion Interest & Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

One year of supervisory experience

Job description

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading, global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids through five renowned brands. The iconic Abercrombie & Fitch brand was born in 1892 and aims to make every day feel as exceptional as the start of a long weekend. abercrombie kids sees the world through kids' eyes, where play is life and every day is an opportunity to be anything and better anything. The Hollister brand believes in liberating the spirit of an endless summer inside everyone and making teens feel celebrated and comfortable in their own skin. Gilly Hicks, offering intimates, loungewear and sleepwear, is designed to invite everyone to embrace who they are underneath it all.

The brands share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that allow consumers around the world to express their own individuality and style. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates approximately 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, www.hollisterco.com and www.gillyhicks.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

What It Takes

• 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

Additional Information

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. 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
• Indefinite Contracts
• Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Merchandise Discount
• Private Medical Insurance Available
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• Pension 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

*pending completion of 90 day probationary period

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Any job offers for this role could be subject to and conditional upon the applicant carrying out applicable work visa formalities. You could be contacted by the company to find out which documents you will need to provide.

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