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Manager in Training

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree, strong problem-solving and communication skills, team-building ability, diversity awareness, sophistication, and a drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will immerse in management training, focusing on operations, recruiting, and merchandising, receiving feedback and completing assignments to advance to an Assistant Manager role.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Sophistication
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • The Manager in Training (MIT) program is a blended-learning, multi week program focused on immersing a manager in all aspects involved in managing a multi-million dollar business for the company.
  • Training takes place in our domestic and international store locations.
  • Each week the program focuses on a different aspect of running the business.
  • The program trains the MIT on the necessary principles of management including creating the best in-store experience, recruiting, diversity, human resources, store operations, and visual merchandising.
  • The program is structured and provides the MIT with daily and weekly feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager.
  • The MIT completes daily readings and exercises, experiences and learns through on the job training, and completes weekly assignments.
  • The MIT must successfully complete the training program to be moved on into an Assistant Manager role.
  • Successful completion of this program is the first step for leadership.
  • The company strongly advocates a philosophy of promotion from within.
  • All of our District Managers, Regional Managers, Directors - even the 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.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Manager in Training?

The primary responsibilities of a Manager in Training include learning all aspects of managing a multi-million dollar business, focusing on creating the best in-store experience, recruiting, diversity, human resources, store operations, and visual merchandising.

Is there a specific educational requirement for this position?

Yes, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required for this position.

What kind of training does the Manager in Training program provide?

The Manager in Training program offers a blended-learning, multi-week training that includes on-the-job training, daily readings, exercises, and weekly assignments focused on different aspects of running the business.

How is feedback provided during the training program?

The Manager in Training receives daily and weekly feedback from both the Store Manager and District Manager throughout the program.

What opportunities for advancement are available after completing the MIT program?

Successful completion of the MIT program prepares candidates for promotion into the Assistant Manager role, with further opportunities for advancement to District Manager, Regional Manager, and higher positions within the company, as the company advocates for promotion from within.

What qualities does Abercrombie & Fitch Co. look for in a Manager in Training?

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. seeks candidates with strong problem-solving skills, sophistication, diversity awareness, team-building skills, self-starter attitude, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a drive to achieve results.

Will I have the opportunity to work in different locations during the training program?

Yes, the training program takes place in various domestic and international store locations to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

What is the duration of the Manager in Training program?

The Manager in Training program is a multi-week program; however, the exact duration may vary based on specific training components and locations.

Is prior retail experience necessary to apply for the Manager in Training program?

While prior retail experience may be beneficial, it is not explicitly required; the program is designed to train individuals who meet the educational and skill qualifications.

What can I expect in terms of company culture at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.?

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. promotes a collaborative and inclusive company culture that emphasizes diversity awareness, teamwork, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a leading, global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1892
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.