Hollister Co. - Manager in Training, Wuhan Xintiandi

Company Introduction

Company Profile

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, and www.gillyhicks.com.

Job Description

The Career Progression

The Manager in Training (MIT) program is a 90-day blended-learning program focused on the essential skills needed to run a multi-million-dollar business. MIT’s are provided with a combination of support training, on-the-job learning, and coaching from their supervisor on the topics of Store Operations, Business Management, Customer Experience, Floor Supervision and Talent Management.

Successful completion of this program is the first step for leadership and will provide the foundational skills necessary for running a store and assist in building working relationships with the team.

The program includes regular touch points and a 30, 60, and 90 day progress check-in with the supervisor.This program empowers the MIT to develop autonomously and creates strong, long-term career guiding support from their team. Successful completion of this program will lead to the Assistant Manager role. As an assistant manager you will be involved in the whole operation of running a store, such as staffing Hiring & Training, Analyzes &Track Business, Drive Business Success, Visual Marketing & Merchandising, Competitor & market analysis and human resource management.

The company strongly advocates a philosophy of promotion from within. All of our District Managers, Regional Managers, Directors - even the Sr. Vice President of Stores- have gone through the MIT program. With the growth of the company domestically and internationally, career opportunities for an MIT have never been better.

Why Us

• Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Named to the 2021 Best Workplaces in Retail List by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work®
• We provide you access to various mental health resources: Associates Assistant Program, headspace, CARORRT and associate resource group…etc.
• A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU
• Our culture is inclusive, warm and authentic
• We value individual differences
• We inspire, support and encourage you to be the best they can
• We provide you an Always Forward journey
• We believe Diversity and Inclusion are the keys to the company’s success
• We put the customer at the center of everything we do

Job Requirements

What it Takes

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Fluent in English
• PRC ID card or Hongkong, Macao and Taiwan residence card holder.
• Customer focused
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter
• Drive to achieve results
• Inclusion & Diversity awareness
• Interest in fashion and retail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Additional Information

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!

What You’ll Get

• 13th month bonus
• Monthly Sale Incentive Bonus Program
• Six social insurance and one housing fund
• Generalist paid time off
• Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Merchandise Discount in all brands
• Leadership Training and Development
• Opportunities for Career Advancement, promoting from within

The starting rate for this position is ¥130,000 annually (i.e., the recruiting pay range for this position is ¥130,000 - ¥130,000 annually). The starting rate and range may be modified in the future.

Upon completion of the training & probationary period, the starting rate increases to ¥142,000 annually.

APPLY AT china_opportunities@anfcorp.com

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Any job offers for this role could be subject to and conditional upon the applicant carrying out applicable work visa formalities. You could be contacted by the company to find out which documents you will need to provide.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer