Assistant Manager - Water Tower Place, Hollister

A&F Stores, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Day

Merchandise Discount

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match

Job summary

A&F Stores, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive store operations and sales in Illinois. This multi-faceted role merges business strategy with people management, overseeing tasks from staffing to customer service.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree or supervisory experience, along with strong communication skills and a drive to achieve results. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a quarterly incentive bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of current fashion trends.
• Demonstrated initiative and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening and closing routines.
• Supervise sales floor and stockroom.
• Train and develop non-management staff.
• Analyze reporting to inform decision making.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or one year of supervisory experience

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

• 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

Starting rate: $23.00 per hour.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.