Retail Assistant Manager - Lead Sales & Store Ops

A&F Stores, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive incentive bonus program

Paid time off and paid volunteer day

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 – Retail Store in Schaumburg, IL. The role blends business strategy, operations, and people leadership to drive sales and ensure exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or supervisory experience, strong fashion knowledge, and the ability to coach and lead a team in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or supervisory experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong customer focus and knowledge of current fashion trends.
• Drive to achieve results and exhibit a strong work ethic.
• 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 work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Open and close store operations.
• Supervise sales floor and stockroom for service and operations.
• Schedule staffing and payroll operations.
• Train and develop non-management staff.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and drive sales.
• Build and maintain visual displays.
• Analyze reporting to inform decision-making.
• Protect store assets and manage inventory.
• Operate register/point-of-sale systems and fulfill omni-channel orders.
• Represent the brand and embody company culture and values.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Communication

Team-building

Initiative

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Proactive thinking

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree / supervisory experience

Job description

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. is seeking an Assistant Manager – Retail Store in Schaumburg, IL. The role blends business strategy, operations, and people leadership to drive sales and ensure exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or supervisory experience, strong fashion knowledge, and the ability to coach and lead a team in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive benefits and career development opportunities.