Abercrombie & Fitch - Assistant Manager, Trafford

Abercrombie and Fitch Stores; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion retailer is seeking an Assistant Manager in Manchester, England. This multifaceted role involves driving sales and customer service, overseeing daily store operations, and leading team engagement and development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree or experience in a supervisory capacity, fluency in English, and strong problem-solving and team-building skills. The role promises career advancement opportunities within a culture that promotes from within, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Day

Merchandise Discount

Private Medical Insurance

Training and Development

Pension Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Strong drive to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales results and provide best-in-class customer service.
• Oversee daily store operations including opening and closing routines.
• Lead recruitment, training, and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Team building skills

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Fashion Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree or one year of supervisory experience

Job description

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. 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
• Fluency in English
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• 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
• 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 employer