Assistant Manager - Geneva Commons, Hollister

A&F Stores, Inc.; Geneva (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,241 - 33,102; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive incentive bonus program

Paid time off

Merchandise discount

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Associate assistance program

Paid parental and adoption leave

401(k) savings plan with company match

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A&F Stores, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager for their retail store in Geneva, Illinois. This multi-faceted role merges business strategy, operations, creativity, and people management, where you will drive sales results, oversee daily operations, and maintain best-in-class customer service.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or one year of supervisory experience and possesses strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including paid time off, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong customer focus and 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening and closing routines.
• Supervise sales floor and stockroom.
• Conduct staffing, scheduling, and payroll operations.
• Train and develop non-management staff.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and drive sales.
• Build and maintain visual displays.
• Analyze reporting for decision-making.
• Protect store assets and perform inventory control.
• Operate register/point-of-sale systems.
• Fulfill omni-channel orders.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Team-building

Fashion trends knowledge

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

One year supervisory experience

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Manager – Retail Store

Overview

The Assistant Manager is a multi‑faceted role that merges business strategy, operations, creativity, and people management. Assistant Managers drive sales results, oversee daily store operations, provide best‑in‑class customer service, manage staffing, training, visual merchandising, and serve as talent leaders.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening and closing routines.
• Supervise sales floor and stockroom, ensuring excellent customer service and seamless operations.
• Conduct staffing, scheduling and payroll operations.
• Train and develop non‑management staff.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness, driving sales.
• Build and maintain visual displays.
• Analyze reporting to inform decision‑making.
• Protect store assets and perform inventory control.
• Operate register/point‑of‑sale systems.
• Fulfill omni‑channel orders.
• Represent the brand and exemplify company culture and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer‑facing role.
• Strong customer focus and 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.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.

Benefits

• Competitive incentive bonus program.
• Paid time off and paid 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) savings plan with company match.
• Training and development opportunities for career advancement.

Compensation

Starting rate: $20.45 per hour (range $20.45‑$20.45 per hour). Future modifications are possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.