MANAGER IN TRAINING Job

Employer Name: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH	SpiderID: 2850376
Location: HOUSTON, Texas	Date Posted: 8/8/2009
Wage:	Category: Retail/Counter/Merchandising
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Job Description:
Manager in Training Program

The Manager in Training program is a blended learning program focused on immersing the trainee in all aspects of managing a multi-million dollar business for Abercrombie & Fitch. Training takes place in all of our domestic and international store locations. Each week of training focuses on a different aspect of running the business. Every trainee will learn about different principles of management, including store operations, recruiting, diversity, creating the best in-store experience, human resources, stockroom systems and visual merchandising. In addition to meeting other associates, the trainee will also interact daily with the Store Manager and at least weekly with the District Manager. The Store Manager and the District Manager will facilitate coaching sessions as well as conduct weekly assessments and performance evaluations. The trainee must successfully complete the training program to be moved into an Assistant Manager role. Successful completion of this program is the first step to becoming a store executive. At Abercrombie & Fitch, we strongly advocate a philosophy of promotion from within. All of our District Managers, Regional Managers, Directors – even the Senior Vice President of Stores – have gone through the Manager in Training program. With the growth of the company domestically and internationally, career opportunities have never been better.

Job Requirements:
What you need to bring to the job: *Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Strong problem-solving skills
*Sophistication and a great sense of style
*Diversity Awareness
*Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
*Great team-building skills
*Internal motivation, resilience and must be a self-starter
*Drive to achieve the highest of standards

Total Rewards
At Abercrombie & Fitch our associates drive our success. Abercrombie & Fitch’s total pay – compensation, bonuses, benefits, savings and stock purchase plan – reward our associates for their contribution. We offer great comprehensive benefits to our employees that are also available to eligible dependents, including same and opposite sex domestic partners.

Benefits
*Competitive Salary
*Bonuses
*Career Development and Advancement *Medical Insurance
*Dental Insurance
*Flexible Spending Account
*Employee Assistance Program
*Life Insurance Plan
*Short Term Disability Plan (includes pregnancy leave)
*Long Term Disability Plan
*Family and Medical Leave
*Paid Time Off
* 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match Retirement Plan
*Stock Purchase Plan
*Merchandise Discount
Please send all resumes, cover letters, photos, reel etc. To Roxanne_morris@abercrombie.com .

Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 0
Education Required: Bachelors
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Vacation Time:

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Stock or Stock Options, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Casual Dress

Company Profile:

Company Profile

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading specialty retailer encompassing five lifestyle brands - Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie, Hollister Co., RUEHL, and Gilly Hicks. A&F was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio. A&F sells merchandise through retail stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and is continuing to grow internationally. A&F also operates e-commerce websites at www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, www.hollisterco.com and www.ruehl.com.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Liz Portman	Company Type: Employer
Company: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH

City: HOUSTON
State: Texas
Zip: 77056