Assistant Manager - Natick Mall, Abercrombie & Fitch

A&F Stores, Inc.; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

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

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking an Assistant Manager in Natick, MA to blend sales strategy, operations, and people leadership. You will drive sales through customer service, oversee opening/closing, and inspire teams with product knowledge and visual merchandising.

The role emphasizes recruiting, training, and developing staff, with a promote-from-within ethos and growth into future leadership within the store.

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.
• 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 focus

Fashion knowledge

Communication

Team leadership

Initiative

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Proactive thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 1 year supervisory experience

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• 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

The starting rate for this position is $24.00 per hour (recruiting pay range is $24.00–$24.00 per hour). The starting rate and range may be modified in the future.

EEO Statement

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.