Retail Assistant Manager: Lead Sales, Ops & People

A&F Stores, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Volunteer day

Merchandise discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Adoption leave

401(k) with match

Career development

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Edison, NJ is seeking an Assistant Manager who blends business strategy, operations, and people leadership. You will supervise daily store functions, support opening and closing, and drive sales through exceptional customer service and brand execution.

The role emphasizes recruiting, training, and coaching, maintaining visual standards, managing payroll, and using reporting to improve performance. Collaborate with teams to uphold the 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening and closing routines.
• Supervise sales floor and stockroom, ensuring excellent customer service and 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 and 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

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Coaching

Initiative

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Proactive thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Edison, NJ is seeking an Assistant Manager who blends business strategy, operations, and people leadership. You will supervise daily store functions, support opening and closing, and drive sales through exceptional customer service and brand execution.

The role emphasizes recruiting, training, and coaching, maintaining visual standards, managing payroll, and using reporting to improve performance. Collaborate with teams to uphold the company culture and values.