Abercrombie & Fitch - Graduate Manager in Training, Ashford Designer Outlet Ashford, Kent, South East England, England
Job description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading, global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids through five renowned brands. The iconic Abercrombie & Fitch brand was born in 1892 and aims to make every day feel as exceptional as the start of a long weekend. abercrombie kids sees the world through kids’ eyes, where play is life and every day is an opportunity to be anything and better anything. The Hollister brand believes in liberating the spirit of an endless summer inside everyone and making teens feel celebrated and comfortable in their own skin. Gilly Hicks, offering intimates, loungewear and sleepwear, is designed to invite everyone to embrace who they are underneath it all. Social Tourist, the creative vision of Hollister and social media personalities, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio, offers trend forward apparel that allows teens to experiment with their style, while exploring the duality of who they are both on social media and in real life.
The brands share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that allow consumers around the world to express their own individuality and style. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates approximately 730 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, www.hollisterco.com, www.gillyhicks.com, and www.socialtourist.com.
The Program
The Manager in Training program is a blended-learning, 90 day program focused on immersing a manager in all aspects involved in running a multi-million dollar business. Training takes place in store locations. The program trains you on the necessary principles of management including creating the best in-store experience, recruiting, inclusion & diversity, human resources, store operations and visual merchandising.
The Career Progression
The MIT must complete the training to be moved on into the Assistant Manager role. Successful completion of the program is the first step for leadership. The company strongly advocates philosophy of growth from within. All of our District Managers, Regional Managers, Directors, even our Vice President of Stores have gone through the MIT Program.
What it Takes
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Strong problem solving skills
- Inclusion & Diversity awareness
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Team building skills
- Self-starter
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Drive to achieve results
Additional Information
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. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off
- Indefinite Contracts
- Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Merchandise Discount
- Private Medical Insurance Available
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Associate Assistance Program
- Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- Pension Plan with Company Match
- Training and Development
- Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU
pending completion of 90 day probationary period
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
