Assistant Manager - Menlo Park Mall, Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Volunteer day

Merchandise discount

Medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Training and development

Career advancement

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking an Assistant Manager in New Jersey to blend sales strategy, operations, and people leadership. You’ll drive store performance, manage openings/closings, and coach the team to deliver exceptional service and on-brand experiences.

The role emphasizes product knowledge, visual presentation, and omni-channel fulfillment while fostering internal growth and leadership development within the store organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1 year supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
• Maintain a strong customer focus and fashion awareness.
• Proactive, disciplined and detail-oriented with good communication.
• Ability to coach others and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening and closing routines and supervise store operations.
• Staffing, scheduling, and payroll management; train non-management staff.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and drive sales and brand standards.
• Build visual displays and analyze reports to inform decisions.
• Protect assets and manage inventory; operate POS systems.
• Fulfill OMNI channel orders and embody company culture.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Staffing & scheduling

Training & development

Brand knowledge

Communication skills

Team building

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or supervisory experience

Tools

POS systems

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*** 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.* 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**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* Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community* Merchandise Discount* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available* 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, we believe in promoting from within* A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU**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 websiteSee what its like to #WorkAtANF - Follow us on Instagram @LifeAtANFThe starting rate for this position is $24.00 per hour. (i.e., the recruiting pay range for this position is $24.00-$24.00 per hour). The starting rate and range may be modified in the future.**ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**### Life at A&F Co.Join us as we team up around the globe and grow to a $5+ billion family of brands - powered by purpose and the belief that we are all leaders.