Assistant Store Manager: Drive Sales & Ops

ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Indefinite contracts

Volunteer day per year

Merchandise discount

Private medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

Assistance program

Parental and adoption leave

Pension with company match

Training and development

Career advancement

Global team culture

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking an Assistant Manager to blend business strategy, operations, creativity, and people leadership in a fast-paced retail setting. You will drive sales through analysis, customer service, and strategic floor management.

The role emphasizes talent leadership, recruiting, training, engagement, and internal growth within the store. A promote-from-within philosophy supports career advancement as you lead teams and optimize store performance.

Qualifications

• Maintain a strong customer focus.
• Knowledge of current fashion trends.
• Drive to achieve results and work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team building and coaching abilities.
• Take initiative and confidence.
• Balance multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Applied learning and proactive thinking.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening and closing routines.
• Supervise salesfloor and stockroom for excellent service and seamless operations.
• Conduct staffing, scheduling, and payroll management.
• Train and develop non-management staff.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness to drive sales.
• Build and maintain visual displays.
• Analyze reports to inform decisions.
• Protect assets and manage inventory control.
• Operate POS systems.
• Fulfill OMNI Channel orders.
• Represent the brand and uphold company culture and values.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Initiative

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Applied learning

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1 year supervisory experience

Job description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking an Assistant Manager to blend business strategy, operations, creativity, and people leadership in a fast-paced retail setting. You will drive sales through analysis, customer service, and strategic floor management.

The role emphasizes talent leadership, recruiting, training, engagement, and internal growth within the store. A promote-from-within philosophy supports career advancement as you lead teams and optimize store performance.