Assistant Manager — Fashion Store Leader & Growth

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Gurnee (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Volunteer day per year

Merchandise discount

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Associate assistance program

Paid parental and adoption leave

401(k) with company match

Training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Global team culture

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Gurnee, IL is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive sales, oversee daily store operations, and deliver best-in-class customer service. You will lead openings and closings, supervise staff, and coach teams on product knowledge and brand standards.

With a promote-from-within culture, you’ll develop talent, manage scheduling, and analyze reports to inform decisions. The role requires fashion awareness and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
• Maintain a strong customer focus.
• Knowledge of current fashion trends.
• Drive to achieve results and exhibit a strong work ethic.
• 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.
• Able to work in a fast-paced 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

Sales-driven

Brand knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Supervisory experience (1 year)

Job description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Gurnee, IL is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive sales, oversee daily store operations, and deliver best-in-class customer service. You will lead openings and closings, supervise staff, and coach teams on product knowledge and brand standards.

With a promote-from-within culture, you’ll develop talent, manage scheduling, and analyze reports to inform decisions. The role requires fashion awareness and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.