Assistant Manager - Westchester, Abercrombie & Fitch

A&F Stores, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Volunteer day

Merchandise discount

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Assistance program

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Training and development

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in New York seeks an Assistant Manager to blend strategy, operations and people leadership, driving sales and customer service while overseeing daily store routines.

Candidates should have a degree or supervisory experience, knowledge of fashion trends, and strong communication. This role emphasizes training, coaching, and leading by example to foster a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
• Maintain a strong customer focus and fashion awareness.
• Demonstrate drive to achieve results with a strong work ethic.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members.
• Show initiative and confidence; adapt to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening and closing routines.
• Supervise salesfloor and stockroom, ensuring service quality and operations.
• Conduct staffing, scheduling, and payroll management.
• Train and develop non-management staff.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness to drive sales.
• Build and maintain visual displays.
• Analyze reporting to inform decisions.
• Protect assets and perform inventory control.
• Operate register/POS systems.
• Fulfill OMNI Channel orders.

Skills

Customer focus

Fashion trends knowledge

Results driven

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Initiative & confidence

Multi-tasking

Proactive thinking

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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.

• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Day per Year
• 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

The starting rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. (i.e., the recruiting pay range for this position is $25.00-$25.00 per hour). The starting rate and range may be modified in the future.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.