Assistant Manager - The Oracle, Hollister

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Indefinite Contracts

Paid Volunteer Day per Year

Merchandise Discount

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking an Assistant Manager in Reading to drive sales by analyzing the business and delivering best-in-class customer service.

You will oversee daily store operations, lead staffing and training, and ensure exceptional customer experiences while maintaining visual displays and brand knowledge. The role emphasizes coaching non-management staff, engaging with fast-paced retail environments, and supporting omni-channel orders, with opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1 year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
• Fluency in English.
• Maintain a strong customer focus.
• Knowledge of current fashion trends.
• Drive to achieve results and exhibit a strong work ethic.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team building and ability to coach others.
• Take initiative and demonstrate confidence.
• Balance multiple tasks while being detail-oriented.
• Engage in applied learning and proactive thinking.
• Ability to show up in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Opening and Closing Routines.
• Supervise salesfloor & stockroom, ensuring excellent customer service & seamless operations.
• Conduct staffing and scheduling operations and payroll management.
• Train and develop the non-management staff.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness, while driving sales.
• Build and maintain visual displays.
• Analyze reporting to inform decision making.
• Protect store assets & perform inventory control.
• Operate Register/Point of Sale systems.
• Fulfill OMNI Channel Orders.
• Represent the Brand and Exemplify Company Culture and Values.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's Degree OR 1 year supervisory experience in a customer-facing role

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Manager is a multi-faceted role that merges business strategy, operations, creativity, and people management. Strategically, assistant managersare responsible fordriving sales results by analyzing the business and providing best-in-class customer service. Theyare responsible foroverseeing daily store operationsincluding opening and closing routinesand driving efficiency in all store processes. Assistant managersleveragetheir creativeexpertisethroughfloorsetupdates, stylingrecommendationsand 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 apromotefrom within philosophy, our Assistant managers will build upon their initial foundation andhave the opportunity togrow into the future leaders of our store’s organization.

What You'll Do

• Perform Opening and Closing Routines.
• Supervise salesfloor & stockroom, ensuring excellent customer service & seamless operations.
• Conduct staffing and scheduling operations and payroll management.
• Train and develop the non-management staff.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness, while driving sales.
• Build and maintain visual displays.
• Analyze reporting to inform decision making.
• Protect store assets & perform inventory control.
• Operate Register/Point of Sale systems.
• Fulfill OMNI Channel Orders.
• Represent the Brand and Exemplify Company Culture and Values.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s Degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role
• Fluency in English
• Maintain a strong customer focus.
• Knowledge of current fashion trends.
• Drive to achieve resultsand exhibit a strong work ethic
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team building and ability to coach others.
• Take initiative and demonstrate confidence.
• Balance multiple tasks while being detail-oriented.
• Engage in applied learning and proactive thinking.
• Ability to show up in a fast-paced and challenging environment

What You’ll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate,you’llbe eligible toparticipatein 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

*pendingcompletion of90 dayprobationary period

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.

The starting rate for this position is £34,000.00-annually (i.e., the recruiting pay range for this positionis £34,000.00- £34,000.00).The starting rate and range may bemodifiedin the future.

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.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

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