District Manager, Germany - A&F

Job Description:

The District Manager serves as the Business & Operational leader across multiple store locations. They collaborate with Home office partners, peers & supervisor giving market insights to optimize Regional strategy's to drive optimal business performance.

They lead and develop a diverse, multi layered stores team, fostering an exceptional in-store consumer experience that drives measurable results They are responsible for leadership and execution of all store management, talent management, operational processes, and business deliverables.

The role is based in Frankfurt and covers multiple stores across Germany.

SCOPE/SPAN

Manages 7 owned & operated stores with annual volume of $20M.

WORK SCHEDULE

District Managers are required to work five days per week. They also may have to work additional hours or days during peak holiday periods and some weekends throughout the year. Travel is required for the role.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience

Retail experience leading 3+ direct reports and a team of 30 people. Preferred experience in multi-unit management in specialty retail.

Language: Full professional proficiency in both German and English is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive and own store level performance including sales and productivity targets, through retail operational excellence by brand in partnership with key functions such as Store Operations, Location Planning, Supply Chain H&S and AP

Deliver a best in class customer experience that is fast, friendly and easy

Elevate visual merchandising (forms, in store standards and visual coherence) ensuring high standards of visual updates and floor sets with execution aligned to brand strategy

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.)

Oversee workforce allocation to meet targets effectively, managing payroll within store budgets

Manage and analyse retail KPIs, maintaining a relentless focus on operational excellence within store operations.

Collaboration with Key business partners to solve district needs with urgency HR, AP, H& & Maintenance, Recruiting

Lead, inspire and develop a diverse and empowered multi layered stores leadership team

Maintain store staffing levels while actively engaging, developing, and promoting top talent individuals

Cultivate a high-performance team culture, actively developing diverse and empowered talent to ensure a robust pipeline for future growth

Activate ANF Culture and values in store teams to drive engagement and motivation.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Business-minded with the ability to drive results

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

Proven expertise in delivering stand out store experiences and customer service leveraging retail best practices

Pro-actively identifies opportunities for growth and improvement, is always curious and pushing boundaries.

Ability to identify talent, develop others, succession plan and promote candidates based on results

Proven expertise in motivating, influencing and inspiring their team, stakeholders and functional partners

Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills

Ability to work independently with autonomy

PERFORMANCE METRICS

Business KPIs - Sales, Comps, AUR, ATV, Conversion, Omni-channel

People – Staffing, Retention, Performance management, Talent management

Qualitative – Secret shop, Store experience, Internal audit

Expense - Asset protection, Payroll, Relocation, Compliance

Presentation - Floor set completion, Replenishment, Visual standards

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.