District Manager, Stores A&F Co. (Philadelphia)

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.•11635 Walnut Street, PA-ANF, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Manager, Stores will be responsible for creating an exciting and engaging environment by upholding the company's vision and standards. This role involves generating new ideas to improve store experience, training and managing associates to engage with customers and drive sales, and staying informed on new products. The District Manager will lead and execute company management initiatives to develop store managers and general managers for career progression, manage annual reviews, participate in hiring decisions, and identify opportunities to maintain high retention. Additionally, they will approve schedules, manage budgets, and ensure the salesfloor follows visual guidelines and creates floorset placement maps to drive sales. The role also requires resolving operational and customer issues, and partnering with the Asset Protection team, cross-functional DMs, and teams to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
4+ years of experience in a Retail Management role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams remotely
Ability to evaluate circumstances and make timely decisions based on company apprehension guidelines
Ability to work nights, evenings, and weekends appropriate to retail business needs
Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
Successful track record in building and maintaining relationships
Engaging and optimistic personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change
High standards and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deliverables effectively
Passion for retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. family of brands

Responsibilities

Create exciting and engaging environment by upholding company’s vision and standards
Generate new ideas to improve store experience
Train and manage associates to engage with customers and ensure they have a great store experience
Stay informed on new products and share knowledge with stores associates and customers to drive sales results
Leads and executes company management initiatives, to develop store managers and general managers for career progression
Manage annual reviews, participates in hiring decisions, and identifies opportunities to maintain high retention
Approves schedules and manages budget
Creates engaging environment by upholding A&F Co. vision and setting the example of being business minded and customer focused
Partners with teams to ensure salesfloor follows visual guidelines and creates floorset placement maps to drive sales
Resolves operational and customer issues
Partners with Asset Protection team, cross functional DM’s, and teams to ensure we are working efficiently and effectively