Growth-Oriented Assistant Manager, Fashion Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Paid volunteer day

Merchandise discount

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Associate assistance program

Paid parental and adoption leave

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Global team culture

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Manager to blend business strategy with day-to-day operations and people leadership. You will drive sales, oversee store routines, and elevate customer experiences while mentoring team members.

The role emphasizes internal progression, coaching, and building on your initial foundation to grow into future store leadership roles within the organization.

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 service

Staff supervision

Staff scheduling

Training & development

Product knowledge

Visual merchandising

Communication

Team leadership

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree OR supervisory experience

Job description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Manager to blend business strategy with day-to-day operations and people leadership. You will drive sales, oversee store routines, and elevate customer experiences while mentoring team members.

The role emphasizes internal progression, coaching, and building on your initial foundation to grow into future store leadership roles within the organization.